How much does a secondary school teacher make in North Carolina?
$57,650a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in North Carolina. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.72
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,430Median: $57,650Highest 10%: $64,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 25th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| Median | $57,650 | $27.72 | |
| 75th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 90th | $64,460 | $30.99 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,790 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,380 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,300 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,320 |
| Greensboro, NC | $58,990 |
| Wilmington, NC | $57,980 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $57,930 |
| Durham, NC | $57,870 |
| Hickory, NC | $57,790 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,230 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $56,280 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $52,180 |
| Burlington, NC | $49,680 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $49,580 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $47,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 44. Arkansas | $59,660 |
| 45. Missouri | $59,240 |
| 46. Arizona | $58,360 |
| 47. North Carolina | $57,650 |
| 48. West Virginia | $56,610 |
| 49. South Dakota | $51,050 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.72 ($57,650 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $57,650 against $72,040 nationally, 20% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for secondary school teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays secondary school teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $76,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.