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Middle School Teachers Salary in North Carolina

Also called: Middle School Teachers

Middle School Teachers in North Carolina earn a median of $52,010 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$52,010
vs. U.S. median
−19% ($64,370)
Rank among states
48 of 51
Jobs in the state
20,650

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,660; the top 10% earn over $61,770. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.

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Middle School Teachers pay in North Carolina

How much do middle school teachers make in North Carolina?

The median is $52,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,660 and the top 10% earn over $61,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for middle school teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses