DOL Median (North Carolina)
$35,725
vs National
-17%
National: $43,067BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,330
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,725
-17% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,067
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in North Carolina earns $35,725 in nominal terms, which is 17% below the national average of $43,067. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,330 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WINSTON-SALEM / FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS | $49,580 | 3 |
| Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools | $48,860 | 6 |
| Thomasville City Schools | $42,520 | 1 |
| Guilford County Schools | $42,100 | 5 |
| Pinewoods Montessori School Corporation | $39,500 | 2 |
| AZALEA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL INC. | $35,000 | 2 |
| Alpha Academy | $34,985 | 3 |
| Victory Village Day Care Center, Inc. | $34,960 | 2 |
| Chatham County Schools | $30,800 | 2 |
| WILMINGTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY | $27,720 | 1 |
| VANCE CHARTER SCHOOL | N/A | 1 |
| Shining Stars Academy Inc. | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make in North Carolina?
The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in North Carolina is $35,725 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
A Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in North Carolina earns 17% less than the national median of $43,067, or $37,330 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.