Substitute Teachers Salary in North Carolina
Substitute Teachers in North Carolina earn a median of $33,780 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $33,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,360
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,390; the top 10% earn over $45,040. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53,180 median in North Carolina
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54,930 median in North Carolina
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,360 median in North Carolina
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,650 median in North Carolina
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,770 median in North Carolina
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52,010 median in North Carolina
Substitute Teachers pay in North Carolina
How much do substitute teachers make in North Carolina?
The median is $33,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,390 and the top 10% earn over $45,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.