The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is $50,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,520.
Pay spans roughly $45,920 at the 10th percentile to $63,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,540 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC.
| Median (annual) | $50,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,520 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,920 |
| 90th percentile | $63,570 |
| Employment | 2,540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.