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Middle School Teacher Salary in North Carolina (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $42,404/year ($3,534/month) for a single filer
Middle School Teacher pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,650 Middle School Teacher jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Middle School Teacher salary of $52,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,404 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,061 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,979 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,566 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,404 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,534 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Middle School Teacher make in North Carolina?
- The median Middle School Teacher salary in North Carolina is $52,010 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,050 and $59,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $52,010, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $42,404 per year ($3,534 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 20,650 Middle School Teacher jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.