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

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

Median annual salary $50,420 -20% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,900
90th percentile $59,240
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,900
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $50,420
    75th
    $58,080
    90th
    $59,240

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,880
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,650
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Goldsboro, NC is 20% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $43,900 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.