The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $34,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,080.
Pay spans roughly $23,860 at the 10th percentile to $43,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.50 per hour. An estimated 3,200 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Raleigh-Cary, NC.
| Median (annual) | $34,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.50 |
| 10th percentile | $23,860 |
| 90th percentile | $43,210 |
| Employment | 3,200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.