North Carolina Ranks Among Lowest for Teachers, New Report States
A new report from WalletHub ranks North Carolina 44th nationally and last in the Southeast for teachers.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 22, 2026 — North Carolina has been ranked among the lowest states in the nation for its teachers, according to a recent report released by WalletHub. The state secured the 44th position nationally and was identified as the lowest-ranked state in the Southeast region.
The findings, detailed in a new report from the financial services company WalletHub, place North Carolina in a challenging position when compared to other states across the country concerning the teaching profession.
The report’s methodology and specific metrics used to arrive at these rankings were not detailed in the provided information. This lack of specific detail means that the precise factors contributing to North Carolina’s low placement, such as salary, work environment, or job security, are not specified in this summary.
WalletHub, known for its comparative analyses of various aspects of American life, has issued reports on teacher rankings in the past, often examining a wide array of indicators. However, the particular criteria and data sources for this latest assessment are not explicitly stated here.
The specific reasons behind North Carolina’s 44th national ranking and its last-place standing within the Southeast region are not elaborated upon in the summary. Further details regarding the report’s scope, including comparisons with surrounding states or specific sub-categories of teacher satisfaction and compensation, are not available in the provided trend data.
Story summarized from the original created by Cindy Bae on abc11.com, see more information here.
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