Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $45,300 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $57,910
Employed locally 90
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $57,910

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 77% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $85,230
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,860
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $75,710
    Lancaster, PA $74,940

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,470
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Fayetteville, NC is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Fayetteville, NC is 26.3% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.