Elementary School Teacher Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median elementary school teacher in the Raleigh area earns $60,170 a year, 6% below the U.S. median ($63,970) and 10% above the North Carolina median ($54,930). Half of the 5,830 elementary school teachers there earn between $50,050 and $62,590.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,500 | $45,570 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $50,050 | $47,470 | $57,710 |
| Median | $60,170 | $54,930 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $62,590 | $59,730 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $75,710 | $62,590 | $104,340 |
| Average | $59,510 | $54,070 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 5,830 | 42,410 | 1,388,390 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Charlotte, NC: $58,680
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
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Similar jobs in Raleigh, NC
- Middle School Teacher: $57,330
- High School Teacher: $60,380
- Preschool Teacher: $36,030
- Teaching Assistant: $35,300
- Substitute Teacher: $35,510
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.