Preschool Teacher Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median preschool teacher in the Charlotte area earns $36,480 a year, 4% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 2% above the North Carolina median ($35,710). Half of the 4,570 preschool teachers there earn between $35,210 and $44,370.
Median $36,480
10th: $29,93090th: $48,560
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,930 | $28,700 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $35,210 | $30,700 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,480 | $35,710 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $44,370 | $40,330 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $48,560 | $47,530 | $61,390 |
| Average | $39,000 | $37,340 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 4,570 | 18,370 | 478,780 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $36,030
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
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Similar jobs in Charlotte, NC
- Elementary School Teacher: $58,680
- High School Teacher: $60,300
- Middle School Teacher: $59,110
- 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.