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Teacher salary in North Carolina

Teachers in North Carolina earn a median $54,930 a year across all employers.

$54,930
median pay in NC, all employers
42,410
workers in NC (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in North Carolina, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in North Carolina, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureNC
Workers42,410
10th percentile$45,570
Median$54,930
90th percentile$62,590
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in North Carolina

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS)
TSERS (single tier)
1.82%Age 65 with 5 years of membership service6%Covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the North Carolina pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in North Carolina

122 school districts in North Carolina, largest Wake County Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Guilford County Schools.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for North Carolina

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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