Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $50,230 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $71,160
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $45,710
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $62,510
    90th
    $71,160

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,410
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $77,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,700
    Lancaster, PA $76,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,650

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,090
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Asheville, NC is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Asheville, NC is 20.3% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Asheville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,710.