Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $52,010 a year. About 20,650 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($64,370). North Carolina ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44,660 |
| 25% of workers | $47,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52,010 |
| 75% of workers | $59,110 |
| 90% of workers | $61,770 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $59,110 | 6,270 |
| Asheville | $57,510 | 1,020 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $57,330 | 1,230 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $56,800 | 2,380 |
| Winston-Salem | $54,720 | 0 |
| Greenville | $54,590 | 320 |
| Wilmington | $52,310 | 680 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $51,970 | 850 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $51,340 | 1,210 |
| Fayetteville | $49,080 | 560 |
| Rocky Mount | $47,830 | 360 |
| Goldsboro | $47,560 | 300 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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