Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $34,290–$39,820
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #176 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $36,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,780 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the NC statewide median of $35,710. It ranks #176 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,780 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 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,480 |
| 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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RELATED JOBS IN RALEIGH
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $60,170 · 5,830 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $60,380 · 4,210 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $57,330 · 1,230 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $36,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,780 jobs pay between $34,290 and $39,820. The 10th percentile is $30,400 and the 90th is $47,600.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the NC statewide median of $35,710. It ranks #176 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in Raleigh?
About $17.32 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,030 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.49–$19.14 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.