Middle School Teacher Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median middle school teacher in the Charlotte area earns $59,110 a year, 8% below the U.S. median ($64,370) and 14% above the North Carolina median ($52,010). Half of the 6,270 middle school teachers there earn between $48,710 and $61,890.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,820 | $44,660 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $48,710 | $47,050 | $58,530 |
| Median | $59,110 | $52,010 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $61,890 | $59,110 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $75,400 | $61,770 | $102,540 |
| Average | $58,270 | $53,350 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 6,270 | 20,650 | 620,090 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $57,330
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
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Similar jobs in Charlotte, NC
- Elementary School Teacher: $58,680
- High School Teacher: $60,300
- Preschool Teacher: $36,480
- Teaching Assistant: $29,730
- Substitute Teacher: $32,010
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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.