salary$59,730 a yearmedian pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,250per year
Jobs in the area2,590people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford High Point?
OK. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 25.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in High Point, NC?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $59,730 a year. Most earn between $46,640 and $63,250.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in High Point?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 25.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.