NORTH CAROLINA — Teachers in North Carolina are among the worst-paid in the country.
The State Board of Education said North Carolina ranks 46th in the nation in terms of teacher pay.
Five years ago, those salaries were in the middle of the state rankings.
Recent budget cuts have caused a freeze on pay raises.
The average salary in North Carolina is almost $46,000 per year.
The national average is around $56,000 annually.