Rowan-Salisbury School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 1,000 teachers are employed at Rowan-Salisbury School System. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Rowan-Salisbury School System is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,625 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,228 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Rowan-Salisbury School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Rowan-Salisbury School System. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Rowan-Salisbury School System per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,354 | 1,372 | 1,309 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 85 | 93 | 87 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 724 | 816 | 783 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 519 | 436 | 411 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 12 | 10 | 13 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 349 | 333 | 307 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Rowan-Salisbury School System are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 821 | 821 | 831 |
| District Administrators | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| District Support Staff | 68 | 66 | 64 |
| School Administrators | 88 | 87 | 89 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 105 | 103 | 104 |
| Student Support Staff | 143 | 129 | 133 |
| Other Support Staff | 412 | 418 | 423 |
| Librarians | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 23 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 68 | 70 | 66 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 44 | 46 | 41 |
Rowan-Salisbury School System Schools
We have listed the 35 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Rowan-Salisbury School System in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Kannapolis City Schools (8 Schools)
- Davie County Schools (12 Schools)
- Lexington City Schools District (7 Schools)
- Davidson County Schools (35 Schools)
- Cabarrus County Schools (38 Schools)
Rowan-Salisbury School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- China Grove (7)
- Cleveland (1)
- Faith (1)
- Gold Hill (1)
- Landis (2)
- Mount Ulla (2)
- Rockwell (2)
- Salisbury (15)
- Spencer (3)
- Woodleaf (1)
Teaching in China Grove
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostian Elementary School 4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd China Grove NC 28023 (704) 857-2322 | KG-5 | 21 | 311 |
| China Grove Elementary School 514 South Franklin St China Grove NC 28023 (704) 857-7708 | PK-5 | 34 | 587 |
| China Grove Middle School 1013 North Main St China Grove NC 28023 (704) 857-7038 | 6-8 | 43 | 617 |
| Enochville Elementary School 925 North Enochville Ave China Grove NC 28023 (704) 933-2534 | KG-5 | 25 | 402 |
| Jesse C Carson High School 290 Kress Venture Dr China Grove NC 28023 (704) 855-7297 | 9-12 | 69 | 1,176 |
| Millbridge Elementary School 155 Ed Deal Rd China Grove NC 28023 (704) 855-5591 | PK-5 | 36 | 553 |
| South Rowan High School 1655 Patterson St China Grove NC 28023 (704) 857-1161 | 9-12 | 59 | 952 |
Teaching in Cleveland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Elementary School 107 School St Cleveland NC 27013 (704) 278-2131 | KG-5 | 21 | 294 |
Teaching in Faith
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Elementary School 1000 School St Faith NC 28041 (704) 279-3195 | KG-5 | 26 | 415 |
Teaching in Gold Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Elementary School 3860 Liberty Rd Gold Hill NC 28071 (704) 636-0169 | PK-5 | 26 | 368 |
Teaching in Landis
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corriher Lipe Middle School 214 West Rice St Landis NC 28088 (704) 857-7946 | 6-8 | 36 | 537 |
| Landis Elementary School 801 West Ryder Ave Landis NC 28088 (704) 857-3111 | PK-5 | 37 | 560 |
Teaching in Mount Ulla
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ulla Elementary School 13155 Nc 801 Hwy Mount Ulla NC 28125 (704) 278-2750 | KG-5 | 20 | 316 |
| West Rowan High School 8050 Nc 801 Hwy Mount Ulla NC 28125 (704) 278-9233 | 9-12 | 64 | 1,063 |
Teaching in Rockwell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan H Shive Elementary School 655 Holshouser Rd Rockwell NC 28138 (704) 279-2899 | PK-5 | 29 | 450 |
| Rockwell Elementary School 114 Link St Rockwell NC 28138 (704) 279-3145 | PK-5 | 31 | 450 |
Teaching in Salisbury
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll T Overton Elementary School 1825 Park Rd West Salisbury NC 28144 (704) 639-3000 | KG-5 | 28 | 395 |
| Charles C Erwin Middle School 170 St Luke's Church Rd Salisbury NC 28146 (704) 279-7265 | 6-8 | 55 | 905 |
| E Hanford Dole Elementary School 465 Choate Rd Salisbury NC 28146 (704) 639-3046 | PK-5 | 35 | 464 |
| East Rowan High School 175 St Luke's Church Rd Salisbury NC 28146 (704) 279-5232 | 9-12 | 67 | 1,044 |
| Elizabeth Duncan Koo School 685 East Ritchie Rd Salisbury NC 28146 (704) 216-0273 | KG-5 | 36 | 591 |
| Granite Quarry Elementary School 118 South Walnut St Salisbury NC 28146 (704) 279-2154 | PK-5 | 30 | 485 |
| H D Isenberg Elementary School 2800 Jake Alexander Blvd North Salisbury NC 28147 (704) 639-3009 | PK-5 | 28 | 423 |
| Henderson Independent High School 1215 North Main St Salisbury NC 28144 (704) 639-3134 | 8-12 | 13 | 68 |
| Hurley Elementary School 625 Hurley School Rd Salisbury NC 28147 (704) 639-3038 | KG-5 | 35 | 573 |
| Knollwood Elementary School 3075 Shue Rd Salisbury NC 28147 (704) 857-3400 | KG-5 | 46 | 685 |
| Knox Middle School 1625 Park Rd West Salisbury NC 28144 (704) 633-2922 | 6-8 | 41 | 562 |
| Rowan County Early College School 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd South Salisbury NC 28146 (704) 216-3873 | 9-12 | 7 | 222 |
| Salisbury High School 500 Lincolnton Rd Salisbury NC 28144 (704) 636-1221 | 9-12 | 55 | 858 |
| Southeast Middle School 1570 Peeler Rd Salisbury NC 28146 (704) 638-5561 | 6-8 | 49 | 739 |
| West Rowan Middle School 5925 Statesville Blvd Salisbury NC 28147 (704) 633-4775 | 6-8 | 45 | 733 |
Teaching in Spencer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rowan Elementary School 600 Charles St Spencer NC 28159 (704) 639-3042 | PK-5 | 35 | 486 |
| North Rowan High School 300 North Whitehead Ave Spencer NC 28159 (704) 636-4420 | 9-12 | 46 | 677 |
| North Rowan Middle School 512 Charles St Spencer NC 28159 (704) 639-3018 | 6-8 | 41 | 494 |
Teaching in Woodleaf
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodleaf Elementary School 9055 School St Woodleaf NC 27054 (704) 278-2203 | PK-5 | 26 | 376 |