Secondary School Teacher Salary in North Carolina
Based on 32K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$54,890
$26.389/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
-18.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $64K
32K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,930 |
| 25th percentile | $47,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $54,890 |
| 75th percentile | $59,690 |
| 90th percentile | $63,530 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,980 |
| 2023 | $51,060 |
| 2024 | $54,890 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,980 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $51,060 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $54,890 | $67,394 |