The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in North Carolina is $30,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,620.
Pay spans roughly $24,020 at the 10th percentile to $45,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.90 per hour. An estimated 16,820 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $30,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.90 |
| 10th percentile | $24,020 |
| 90th percentile | $45,820 |
| Employment | 16,820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.