Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in North Carolina
$54,070avg. a year
Annual salary · 42,410 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in North Carolina earn an average of $54,070 a year. That is $18,580 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $72,010.
$54,930Median pay
$54,070Average yearly
+8%Avg. pay since 2020
#48Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
17,130 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$72,010
a year
25,830 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$59,510
a year
310,770 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$58,400
a year
42,590 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$56,580
a year
52,220 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$54,330
a year
6670 jobs
Burlington, NC
$54,310
a year
72,430 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$53,630
a year
8740 jobs
Greenville, NC
$53,550
a year
91,490 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$52,450
a year
10530 jobs
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
$52,400
a year
111,450 jobs
Asheville, NC
$52,240
a year
121,920 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$52,020
a year
131,560 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$52,010
a year
14640 jobs
Goldsboro, NC
$50,820
a year
151,000 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$50,160
a year
16550 jobs
Rocky Mount, NC
$49,980
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · North Carolina highlighted · tap a state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| North Carolina | $54,070 | – |
| Virginia | $71,540 | – |
| Georgia | $70,720 | – |
| South Carolina | $62,210 | – |
| Tennessee | $59,850 | – |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55,760
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53,350
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,340
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57,160
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,540
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,540
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in North Carolina?
The average is $54,070 a year, and the median is $54,930. That is $18,580 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($72,010), followed by Raleigh-Cary, NC ($59,510). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Rocky Mount, NC ($49,980).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #48 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.