SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Winston-Salem, NC is $54,720 a year, trailing the national median of $64,370 by 15.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Winston-Salem, NC is $54,720 a year, trailing the national median of $64,370 by 15.0%. Half of workers earn between $46,100 and $57,360. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,100 and the ninetieth at $59,090.
Charlotte leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 222nd of 468 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,100 | −29.9% |
| 25th | $46,100 | −28.4% |
| Median (50th) | $54,720 | −15.0% |
| 75th | $57,360 | −10.9% |
| 90th | $59,090 | −8.2% |
| Mean | $52,190 | −18.9% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $59,110 | 6,270 | |
| 2 | Asheville | $57,510 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $57,330 | 1,230 | |
| 4 | Greensboro | $56,800 | 2,380 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $54,590 | 320 | |
| 6 | Wilmington | $52,310 | 680 | |
| 7 | Hickory | $51,970 | 850 | |
| 8 | Durham | $51,340 | 1,210 | |
| 9 | Fayetteville | $49,080 | 560 | |
| 10 | Rocky Mount | $47,830 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Winston-Salem run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $54,720 goes as far as $58,028 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,028US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,720 a year, 15.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,100 to $59,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $59,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median annual wage is $54,720, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,370, so pay in Winston-Salem, NC is 15.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Winston-Salem, NC earns more than $59,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlotte, at $59,110 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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