Elementary School Teacher Salary in North Carolina
Based on 44K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$49,400
$23.75/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-22.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $61K
44K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,320 |
| 25th percentile | $46,880 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,400 |
| 75th percentile | $59,100 |
| 90th percentile | $61,460 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,290 |
| 2023 | $50,200 |
| 2024 | $49,400 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,290 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $50,200 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $49,400 | $64,107 |