Secondary School Teacher Salary in North Carolina
Based on 29K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$57,650
$27.716/hr
vs National Average
$70,424
-18.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $64K
29K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,430 |
| 25th percentile | $47,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,650 |
| 75th percentile | $60,740 |
| 90th percentile | $64,460 |
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 |
| 2025 | $57,650 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,980 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $51,060 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $54,890 | $67,394 |
| 2025 | $57,650 | $70,424 |