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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in North Carolina

Median: $57,650 / year · ≈ $27.72 / hr · 2025

20% below the U.S. average

Mean
$55,760
≈ $26.81 / hr
Median hourly
≈ $27.72 / hr
Annual ÷ 2,080 hours
10th–90th percentile
$45,430 – $64,460
U.S. median
$72,040
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$45,430
  • Median$57,650
  • Mean$55,760
  • 90th percentile$64,460

U.S. median $72,040

Take-home estimate

$46,285

On a $57,650 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$4,934 (8.6%)
  • State income tax$2,021 (3.5%)
  • Social Security$3,574 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$836 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$46,285 (80.3%)
  • Share of $57,650 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Related occupations in North Carolina

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,930 −$2,720 vs this job Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,710 −$21,940 vs this job

ZIP codes in North Carolina

27587Wake Forest town28269Charlotte city27610Raleigh city28027Concord city28277Charlotte city28078Huntersville town27519Cary town28215Charlotte city27406Greensboro city28173Waxhaw town27703Durham city27616Raleigh city

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Highest-paying states for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

North Carolina ranks #47 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($57,650).

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$102,670
#2California$101,370
#3New York$97,070
#4Massachusetts$95,260
#5Rhode Island$92,610
#6District of Columbia$82,750
#7New Jersey$82,200
#8Connecticut$80,970
#9Illinois$79,990
#10Alaska$79,650
#11Oregon$79,570
#12Ohio$78,800
#13Pennsylvania$78,800
#14Maryland$78,670
#15Delaware$77,960
#16New Hampshire$77,060
#17Minnesota$76,460
#18Utah$76,330
#19Vermont$76,220
#20New Mexico$75,900
#21Georgia$75,480
#22Hawaii$74,310
#23Colorado$72,900
#24Virginia$72,170
#25Michigan$66,030
#26Nevada$65,520
#27Maine$64,880
#28Texas$63,590
#29Nebraska$63,450
#30Wisconsin$62,870
#31Wyoming$62,690
#32South Carolina$62,580
#33Alabama$61,990
#34Indiana$61,880
#35Tennessee$61,860
#36Idaho$61,690
#37Kentucky$61,560
#38North Dakota$61,210
#39Iowa$61,200
#40Montana$60,990
#41Florida$60,410
#42Kansas$59,920
#43Louisiana$59,850
#44Arkansas$59,660
#45Missouri$59,240
#46Arizona$58,360
#47North Carolina$57,650
#48West Virginia$56,610
#49South Dakota$51,050
#50Mississippi$50,980
#51 Lowest Oklahoma$48,710

Frequently asked questions

What is the median secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in North Carolina?
The OEWS median is $57,650 per year (≈ $27.72 / hr) (2025), 20% below the U.S. average.
How much does a secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make per hour in North Carolina?
About ≈ $27.72 / hr, from the annual median divided by 2,080 hours (40 × 52). OEWS did not publish a separate hourly median for this row.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $46,285 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education pay compare nationally?
The North Carolina median is 20% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $72,040.
Which states pay secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical educations the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $102,670. North Carolina ranks #47 of 51.
What is that salary worth after North Carolina living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 94.3 (U.S. = 100), 6% below the U.S. average. $57,650 in North Carolina has about the same purchasing power as $61,115 at U.S. average prices.