Middle School Teacher Salary in North Carolina
Based on 21K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$52,010
$25.005/hr
vs National Average
$68,569
-24.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $62K
21K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,660 |
| 25th percentile | $47,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,010 |
| 75th percentile | $59,110 |
| 90th percentile | $61,770 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,790 |
| 2023 | $50,820 |
| 2024 | $50,340 |
| 2025 | $52,010 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,790 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $50,820 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $50,340 | $65,433 |
| 2025 | $52,010 | $68,569 |