salary$51,400 a yearmedian pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,440per year
Jobs in the area2,430people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 42.0% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Elementary School Teacher pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Durham
Nurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerLawyerCivil Engineer
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Durham, NC?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $51,400 a year. Most earn between $46,580 and $62,440.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 42.0% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.