Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Middle 50%
- $35,210–$44,370
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #159 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro earn a median of $36,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,570 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 2% above the NC statewide median of $35,710. It ranks #159 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,570 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $36,600 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,030 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,890 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $35,710 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35,480 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35,380 |
| Wilmington, NC | $34,880 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $34,860 |
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- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $58,680 · 10,770 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $60,300 · 8,500 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $59,110 · 6,270 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Charlotte?
The BLS median is $36,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,570 jobs pay between $35,210 and $44,370. The 10th percentile is $29,930 and the 90th is $48,560.
Is Charlotte a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 2% above the NC statewide median of $35,710. It ranks #159 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in Charlotte?
About $17.54 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,480 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.93–$21.33 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.