North Carolina

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$37,340
-13.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$17.95
 
10th Percentile
$28,700
Entry level
90th Percentile
$47,530
Senior level
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Salary Range

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educations in North Carolina earn between $28,700 and $47,530, with a mean of $37,340. The national average for this role is $43,030.

$37,340 mean
10th Percentile$28,70090th Percentile$47,530

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$37,340
National Average$43,030
District of Columbia$68,100
New Jersey$56,770
Colorado$53,270
Vermont$52,520
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.