Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,710 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, middle school in Winston-Salem earn between $50,680 and $50,680.
- $51K10th
- $51K25th
- $51KMedian
- $51K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,840 | $4,320 | — |
| Median | $50,680 | $4,223 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,680 | $4,223 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,680 | $4,223 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, middle school in Winston-Salem earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($53,960) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($71,590). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $65,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $51,840 | $50,680 | $50,680 | $56,710 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $53,960 | $52,270 | $40,030 | $68,840 | 760 |
| United States | $71,590 | $65,030 | $49,200 | $101,890 | 16,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $51,840, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $42,274 a year, or $3,523 a month and $1,626 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for career/technical education teachers, middle school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $51,840 buys what about $56,322 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 4th of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($61,110).
- Raleigh$61,110
- Charlotte$57,730
- Durham$57,450
- Winston-Salem$51,840
- Greensboro$49,740
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, middle school
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,720).
- Seattle, WA$105,720
- New York, NY$103,430
- Portland, OR$102,060
- Bridgeport, CT$100,630
- Cincinnati, OH$98,390
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Winston-Salem: questions
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, middle school salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, middle school take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $42,274 a year ($3,523 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,840.
Do career/technical education teachers, middle school earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,590).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2023; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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