SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Charlotte
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Charlotte, NC is $60,300 a year, trailing the national median of $72,040 by 16.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Charlotte, NC is $60,300 a year, trailing the national median of $72,040 by 16.3%. Half of workers earn between $48,740 and $62,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,270 and the ninetieth at $75,520.
The area has 8,500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.3 of every thousand jobs. Raleigh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 313th of 660 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,270 | −34.4% |
| 25th | $48,740 | −32.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,300 | −16.3% |
| 75th | $62,590 | −13.1% |
| 90th | $75,520 | +4.8% |
| Mean | $59,940 | −16.8% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh | $60,380 | 4,210 | |
| 2 | Asheville | $59,320 | 1,080 | |
| 3 | Greensboro | $58,990 | 2,300 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $57,980 | 730 | |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $57,930 | 1,330 | |
| 6 | Durham | $57,870 | 1,620 | |
| 7 | Hickory | $57,790 | 630 | |
| 8 | Greenville | $57,230 | 360 | |
| 9 | Pinehurst | $56,280 | 240 | |
| 10 | Goldsboro | $52,180 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlotte run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $60,300 goes as far as $63,945 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,945US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,300 a year, 16.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,270 to $75,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Raleigh, at $60,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Charlotte, NC?
The median annual wage is $60,300, 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 $72,040, so pay in Charlotte, NC is 16.3% 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 Charlotte, NC earns more than $75,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,270 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 Raleigh, at $60,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,500 jobs in this occupation in Charlotte, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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