Middle School Teacher Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median middle school teacher in the Raleigh area earns $57,330 a year, 11% below the U.S. median ($64,370) and 10% above the North Carolina median ($52,010). Half of the 1,230 middle school teachers there earn between $47,550 and $64,150.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,440 | $44,660 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $47,550 | $47,050 | $58,530 |
| Median | $57,330 | $52,010 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $64,150 | $59,110 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $74,770 | $61,770 | $102,540 |
| Average | $56,460 | $53,350 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 1,230 | 20,650 | 620,090 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 49th 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
- Charlotte, NC: $59,110
- 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 Raleigh, NC
- Elementary School Teacher: $60,170
- 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.