Preschool Teacher Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median preschool teacher in the Raleigh area earns $36,030 a year, 6% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($35,710). Half of the 3,780 preschool teachers there earn between $34,290 and $39,820.
Median $36,030
10th: $30,40090th: $47,600
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,400 | $28,700 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $34,290 | $30,700 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,030 | $35,710 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $39,820 | $40,330 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $47,600 | $47,530 | $61,390 |
| Average | $37,930 | $37,340 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,780 | 18,370 | 478,780 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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- Charlotte, NC: $36,480
- 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 Raleigh, NC
- Elementary School Teacher: $60,170
- High School Teacher: $60,380
- Middle School Teacher: $57,330
- 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.