{"id":45420,"date":"2023-12-09T13:22:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T19:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=45420"},"modified":"2024-11-28T02:35:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:35:17","slug":"how-much-does-a-high-school-teacher-make-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-much-does-a-high-school-teacher-make-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a High School Teacher Make in North Carolina in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school teachers work with students who are readying for independence. Teens can delve deeper into subjects and examine questions critically and logically. It\u2019s an exciting age to teach. If you\u2019ve considered teaching high school in North Carolina, there\u2019s never been a better time. The teaching shortage has left the state desperate for qualified educators.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The average high school teacher salary in North Carolina as of May 2022 was $51,570. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights the high school salaries in North Carolina. We\u2019ll also explain the steps to the various pathways to becoming a high school teacher, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/alternate-teacher-certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative teacher certification options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363934\" src=\"\/media-tx\/teacher-high-school-teacher-north-carolina.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher studying school books in class \" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a High School Teacher?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina high school teachers work with students in grades 9-12 who are typically between the ages of 14 and 18. High school teachers instruct in their area(s) of concentration, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school teachers create lesson plans that will meet the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/districts-schools\/classroom-resources\/academic-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">academic standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) for their particular subject and grade level. In addition, educators must help guide and support students as they try to meet their goals and plan for the future.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school teachers are as individual and unique as their students. However, there are skills that all excellent educators share:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: High school is hectic, and curriculums are growing. Time management is crucial in ensuring students are equipped with all the necessary knowledge while fitting in their extra curricular activities and other commitments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communication:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High school can be a stressful and anxious time in students\u2019 lives as they try to figure out which path they\u2019ll take as they prepare to step into adulthood. Educators must be able to communicate clearly with their learners, guardians, and colleagues to ensure students have the support they need to make the best choices for themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Teamwork<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Successfully inspiring and helping students reach their goals cannot be done alone. Excellent teachers ensure they are working with their colleagues, students\u2019 parents, and community members to ensure they can meet their students\u2019 needs. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school teachers have many responsibilities, including the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching the course material and providing extra support when required to help students reach their educational goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing students for exams and tests required to enter college, military, or higher training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guiding students on future careers and high educational opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363946\" src=\"\/media-tx\/high-school-teacher-north-carolina.jpg\" alt=\"Multiethnic classmates listen to there classmate reporting\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Do High School Teachers Make in North Carolina?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average annual salaries for high school teachers in North Carolina as of May 2022, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes252031.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest salary &#8211; $62,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average salary \u2013 $50,570<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest salary &#8211; $38,650<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school teaching salaries in North Carolina vary depending on the district and the teacher\u2019s years of experience, skill level, and if they have advanced degrees, such as a master\u2019s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363932\" src=\"\/media-tx\/high-school-teacher-north-carolina.png\" alt=\"high school teacher north carolina\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Become a High School Teacher in North Carolina<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bachelor\u2019s degree is required to teach high school in North Carolina, as it is throughout the country. The next steps to licensure and certification vary between states.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCDPI requires North Carolina high school teachers to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those seeking to pursue the traditional route, a degree in the subject they wish to teach, plus teacher licensure, is recommended. For instance, major in chemistry with teacher licensure. Alternatively, attend a program that specializes in secondary education licensure with an area of concentration, such as biology, mathematics, or English.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete a teacher preparation program: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina provides a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/educator-preparation\/approved-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helpful list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of approved educator preparation programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pass the<\/b> <b>North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) required licensure exams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SBE licensure requires high school teachers to take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/documents\/cedars\/faq\/sbe-licensure-testing-requirements-policy-licn-003\/open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relevant<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nc.nesinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pearson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/praxis\/nc\/test-takers\/plan-your-test\/certification.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praxis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply for an NCE Educator License<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Candidates must use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vo.licensure.ncpublicschools.gov\/datamart\/loginNCDPI.do;jsessionid=Th7Mq509nJq_UsKtfmWIJs7h7pplvJPgzM2thAyP.i-073bdbd83fe0c5e0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCDPI Online Licensure System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to submit their application.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply for High school teaching positions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The NCDPI has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/work-nc-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">links<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help connect candidates with schools currently hiring.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learn the necessary steps for your background check: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina does not yet require background checks to be licensed. Instead, they have districts determine the type of background check(s) performed and if fingerprinting is required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative Route to Certification for High School Teachers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina has introduced the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/educators-licensure\/residency-licensure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency License<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an alternative pathway to becoming a teacher. The route allows qualifying individuals to teach immediately while participating in an approved educator preparation program such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/michigan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Residency License is valid for one year and can be renewed twice, providing three years of teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Residency License pathway has replaced the previous North Carolina alternative pathway, the Lateral Entry License. To qualify, the candidate must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have completed relevant coursework for the specific requested licensure area or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/prepare-take-test-ultimate-test-taking-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the necessary exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be enrolled in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/educator-preparation\/approved-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approved educator preparation program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who do not qualify for a Residency License may be eligible for one of the following licenses upon the request of the hiring district:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emergency License<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Issued for one year and is not renewable. Must have a bachelor\u2019s degree and a minimum of 18 hours of relevant coursework.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permit to Teach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Issued for one year and is not renewable. Must have a bachelor\u2019s degree and be unable to qualify for other license options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Highest and Lowest Paying High School Teaching Job?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school teachers in North Carolina may teach in the following educational settings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: North Carolina\u2019s public school salaries are generally the highest paying. However, the best paying positions are typically in wealthier areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Generally, international schools have a more demanding curriculum in the higher grades. Thus, the best salaries are typically reserved for high school teachers, especially in math, science, and second language.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: North Carolina has 844 private schools for the 2023-23 school year. Salaries are heavily dependent on tuition fees, location, and size of the institution. Consequently, private school salaries often represent the highest and lowest paying in the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charter schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: North Carolina had 206 charter schools operating for the 2022-2023 school year. Their access to district and state funding means their high school salaries are fairly competitive for new teachers, but those with more years of experience may find better pay elsewhere.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online teaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: High school teachers looking to teach part-time might find online teaching their most flexible option.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363933\" src=\"\/media-tx\/high-school-teacher-annual-salary.png\" alt=\"high school teacher-annual salary\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we are excited to help you meet your career goal of becoming one of North Carolina\u2019s top high school teachers. Don\u2019t wait! 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