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Elementary School Teachers in North Carolina earned a median of $54,930 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $63,970; 42,410 were employed there, ranking #48 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $54,930 | $63,970 |
| Mean annual wage | $54,070 | $72,650 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,570 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 | $57,710 |
| 75th percentile | $59,730 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $62,590 | $104,340 |
| Employment | 42,410 | 1,388,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 8.581 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.96 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.