Kindergarten Teacher Salary in North Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$53,180
$25.567/hr
vs National Average
$64,160
-17.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $64K
2K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,760 |
| 25th percentile | $46,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $53,180 |
| 75th percentile | $59,530 |
| 90th percentile | $63,620 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,150 |
| 2023 | $50,040 |
| 2024 | $49,080 |
| 2025 | $53,180 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,150 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $50,040 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $49,080 | $61,894 |
| 2025 | $53,180 | $64,160 |