The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is $34,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,740.
Pay spans roughly $28,590 at the 10th percentile to $50,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.53 per hour. An estimated 3,850 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC.
| Median (annual) | $34,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.53 |
| 10th percentile | $28,590 |
| 90th percentile | $50,230 |
| Employment | 3,850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.