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North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
 
The Center Square: North Carolina has an unemployment of 3.7% for September, lower than the national average of 4.4%.
The Center Square: North Carolina has an unemployment of 3.7% for September, lower than the national average of 4.4%.
 
NJ's electric rates are well above the national average and soaring higher
Published: Monday, August 11th, 2025 @ 7:40 am By: John Steed
NJ's electric rates are well above the national average and soaring higher
 
Charlotte’s office delinquency rates is at 30%, well above the national average of around 5%.
Charlotte’s office delinquency rates is at 30%, well above the national average of around 5%.
 
The national average is just under the 2012 record.
The national average is just under the 2012 record.
 
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
 
North Carolina’s employment situation improved again in April as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, remaining below the national average of 3.6%, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s employment situation improved again in April as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, remaining below the national average of 3.6%, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
The National Education Association’s 2022 “Rankings and Estimates” report included an average teacher salary figure that was significantly lower than the $55,905 average reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The National Education Association’s 2022 “Rankings and Estimates” report included an average teacher salary figure that was significantly lower than the $55,905 average reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
 
The national average price for gas has jumped to $4 per gallon for the first time since 2008 as prices continue to worsen during Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration.
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2022 @ 10:20 am By: Daily Wire
The national average price for gas has jumped to $4 per gallon for the first time since 2008 as prices continue to worsen during Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped in November to 3.9% and still remained below the national average of 4.2%. Jobs in Leisure & Hospitality and Professional & Business Services continued to grow and outpace other sectors, up 10% and 5% from last year respectively.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped in November to 3.9% and still remained below the national average of 4.2%. Jobs in Leisure & Hospitality and Professional & Business Services continued to grow and outpace other sectors, up 10% and 5% from last year respectively.
 
NC’s rate of 3.4% is higher than the national 3.2% average, clocking in at 16th highest in the country.
NC’s rate of 3.4% is higher than the national 3.2% average, clocking in at 16th highest in the country.
 
Much of the recent discussion about public school teacher pay in North Carolina has focused on the “national average.” To the extent that policymakers want to target that average, they ought to consider how other workers in this state stack up against their counterparts across the country.
Much of the recent discussion about public school teacher pay in North Carolina has focused on the “national average.” To the extent that policymakers want to target that average, they ought to consider how other workers in this state stack up against their counterparts across the country.
 
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
 
Whether North Carolina pays its public schoolteachers at a level close or equal to the national average is one of the most-debated issues in state politics. Alas, it doesn't deserve to be
Whether North Carolina pays its public schoolteachers at a level close or equal to the national average is one of the most-debated issues in state politics. Alas, it doesn't deserve to be
 
On Monday, the National Education Association (NEA) released their annual Rankings and Estimates report. According to the report, North Carolina's average teacher salary for 2018, estimated by NEA researchers to be $50,861, ranked 37th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C., an improvement of two sp
On Monday, the National Education Association (NEA) released their annual Rankings and Estimates report. According to the report, North Carolina's average teacher salary for 2018, estimated by NEA researchers to be $50,861, ranked 37th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C., an improvement of two sp
 
The infant mortality rate remains frustratingly high in North Carolina compared to the national average, a report from the state Department of Health and Human Services finds
The infant mortality rate remains frustratingly high in North Carolina compared to the national average, a report from the state Department of Health and Human Services finds
 
With the national debate about tax reform heating up, you'll be hearing a lot about the difference between marginal and average tax rates
With the national debate about tax reform heating up, you'll be hearing a lot about the difference between marginal and average tax rates
 
The results are in. More North Carolina students are taking and passing college level advanced placement courses, and students are scoring higher than the national average on the revised SAT exam
The results are in. More North Carolina students are taking and passing college level advanced placement courses, and students are scoring higher than the national average on the revised SAT exam
 
Governor Roy Cooper today announced a multi-year investment in North Carolina teachers that would raise teacher salaries to first in the Southeast in three years and at least the national average in five years
Governor Roy Cooper today announced a multi-year investment in North Carolina teachers that would raise teacher salaries to first in the Southeast in three years and at least the national average in five years
 
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
 
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
 
Reversing a trend, North Carolina has experienced ten consecutive quarters of per capita income growth equal to or greater than the national average, the latest data show
Reversing a trend, North Carolina has experienced ten consecutive quarters of per capita income growth equal to or greater than the national average, the latest data show
 
North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased below the national average to 4.7 percent in July
North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased below the national average to 4.7 percent in July
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2015 with a total of $21.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase over 2014 which outpaced the national average for growth last year of only 2.1 percent
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2015 with a total of $21.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase over 2014 which outpaced the national average for growth last year of only 2.1 percent
 
In March, the National Education Association released its latest Rankings and Estimates report. Last school year, North Carolina's average teacher salary ranked 42nd in the nation and trailed No. 41-ranked Louisiana by just over $100. The new edition of the report should be...
In March, the National Education Association released its latest Rankings and Estimates report. Last school year, North Carolina's average teacher salary ranked 42nd in the nation and trailed No. 41-ranked Louisiana by just over $100. The new edition of the report should be...
 
In March, the National Education Association (NEA) released their latest Rankings and Estimates report. Last school year, North Carolina's average teacher salary ranked 42nd in the nation and trailed 41st-ranked Louisiana by just over $100. The new edition of the report should be released...
In March, the National Education Association (NEA) released their latest Rankings and Estimates report. Last school year, North Carolina's average teacher salary ranked 42nd in the nation and trailed 41st-ranked Louisiana by just over $100. The new edition of the report should be released...
 
Existing businesses in North Carolina are taxed at rates below the national average, and new firms generally benefit from tax rates beneath national norms, making the Tar Heel State an attractive place to do business, a new study concluded.
Existing businesses in North Carolina are taxed at rates below the national average, and new firms generally benefit from tax rates beneath national norms, making the Tar Heel State an attractive place to do business, a new study concluded.
 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina added some 11,000 jobs in April and nearly 107,000 jobs over the 12-month period. That's a annual growth rate in payroll employment of 2.6 percent, which exceeds the national and Southeastern averages (each 2.2 percent).
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina added some 11,000 jobs in April and nearly 107,000 jobs over the 12-month period. That's a annual growth rate in payroll employment of 2.6 percent, which exceeds the national and Southeastern averages (each 2.2 percent).
 
According to most economic indicators, North Carolina's economy is on the upswing. Job growth exceeds the regional and national averages. The state's recent decline in unemployment - even when you include discouraged workers who've dropped out of the labor force - is one of the largest in the...
According to most economic indicators, North Carolina's economy is on the upswing. Job growth exceeds the regional and national averages. The state's recent decline in unemployment - even when you include discouraged workers who've dropped out of the labor force - is one of the largest in the...
 
The U.S. economy continues to recover from the depths of the Great Recession, and North Carolina continues to recover at a faster rate than the national average. But few would describe the general trend as impressive by historical standards
The U.S. economy continues to recover from the depths of the Great Recession, and North Carolina continues to recover at a faster rate than the national average. But few would describe the general trend as impressive by historical standards
 
The state of Washington has the highest minimum wage in the country at $9.32 an hour. Consequently, the state has the third highest teenage unemployment rate in the country at 30.6 percent. This is almost 10 percentage points higher than the national average of about 21 percent.
The state of Washington has the highest minimum wage in the country at $9.32 an hour. Consequently, the state has the third highest teenage unemployment rate in the country at 30.6 percent. This is almost 10 percentage points higher than the national average of about 21 percent.
 
This study synthesizes findings from 888 articles published in peer-reviewed journals or by the National Bureau of Economic Research since 1990. We focus on studies that explore relationships between inputs or policies (such as per-pupil expenditure, average teacher salary, class size...
This study synthesizes findings from 888 articles published in peer-reviewed journals or by the National Bureau of Economic Research since 1990. We focus on studies that explore relationships between inputs or policies (such as per-pupil expenditure, average teacher salary, class size...
 
One of the unique characteristics of education funding in North Carolina is the fact that a relatively high percentage of revenue comes from state sources. According to National Education Association estimates for the 2013-14 school year, the national average share of state revenue for public...
One of the unique characteristics of education funding in North Carolina is the fact that a relatively high percentage of revenue comes from state sources. According to National Education Association estimates for the 2013-14 school year, the national average share of state revenue for public...
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4 percent, the first time it has been lower than the national average since March 2006.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4 percent, the first time it has been lower than the national average since March 2006.
 
Since Jim Hunt's final term as governor, North Carolina policymakers and education activists have been fixated on raising the salaries of K-12 public school teachers to a "national average" compiled by the nation's largest teachers union, the National Education Association.
Since Jim Hunt's final term as governor, North Carolina policymakers and education activists have been fixated on raising the salaries of K-12 public school teachers to a "national average" compiled by the nation's largest teachers union, the National Education Association.
 
The Round Rev and his rabble regularly showed up at The Legislative Building in Raleigh over the last year demanding that education spending and teacher pay be elevated to at least match "the national average."
The Round Rev and his rabble regularly showed up at The Legislative Building in Raleigh over the last year demanding that education spending and teacher pay be elevated to at least match "the national average."
 
Education leaders and some politicians for years have urged that pay for educators in North Carolina be at "the national average," a goal used for no other employment sector in the state as a metric to gauge the appropriateness of pay.
Education leaders and some politicians for years have urged that pay for educators in North Carolina be at "the national average," a goal used for no other employment sector in the state as a metric to gauge the appropriateness of pay.
 
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
 

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