Elementary School Teacher Salary in North Carolina
Based on 42K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$54,930
$26.409/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
-19.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $63K
42K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,570 |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $54,930 |
| 75th percentile | $59,730 |
| 90th percentile | $62,590 |
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 |
| 2025 | $54,930 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,290 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $50,200 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $49,400 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $54,930 | $68,176 |