Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $57,650 a year. About 28,620 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). North Carolina ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45,430 |
| 25% of workers | $47,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57,650 |
| 75% of workers | $60,740 |
| 90% of workers | $64,460 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $60,380 | 4,210 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $60,300 | 8,500 |
| Asheville | $59,320 | 1,080 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $58,990 | 2,300 |
| Wilmington | $57,980 | 730 |
| Winston-Salem | $57,930 | 1,330 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $57,870 | 1,620 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $57,790 | 630 |
| Greenville | $57,230 | 360 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $56,280 | 240 |
| Goldsboro | $52,180 | 360 |
| Burlington | $49,680 | 350 |
| Fayetteville | $49,580 | 1,030 |
| Rocky Mount | $47,770 | 320 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)
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