Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Winston-Salem, NC
- Middle 50%
- $47,820–$58,970
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #419 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Winston-Salem, NC metro earn a median of $56,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,220 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $54,930. It ranks #419 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Winston
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools | $56,042 | 29 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,170 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59,730 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,680 |
| Burlington, NC | $56,740 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,490 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $54,350 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $51,400 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $50,540 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Winston?
The BLS median is $56,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,220 jobs pay between $47,820 and $58,970. The 10th percentile is $46,720 and the 90th is $60,880.
Is Winston a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $54,930. It ranks #419 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Winston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools ($56,042). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.