Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in North Carolina

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in North Carolina earn a median salary of $52,561 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.6% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 4,840 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $47,020 to $60,010 depending on location.

$52,561 Avg median salary in North Carolina
$60,010 Highest paying metro
$47,020 Lowest paying metro
4,840 Employed in North Carolina

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      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in North Carolina

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Raleigh, NC $60,010 $48,050 $72,230 930
      Charlotte, NC-SC $59,770 $49,910 $63,030 1,190
      Durham, NC $59,690 $49,400 $64,750 400
      Greensboro, NC $57,710 $47,760 $62,840 360
      Hickory, NC $57,250 $41,140 $59,310 110
      Burlington, NC $56,700 $45,210 $58,570 80
      Greenville, NC $56,680 $45,400 $59,820 90
      Pinehurst, NC $53,400 $44,950 $59,650 60
      Goldsboro, NC $50,420 $44,700 $58,080 70
      Asheville, NC $50,230 $45,710 $62,510 120
      Winston, NC $50,140 $49,100 $59,530 220
      Eastern North Carolina $48,730 $41,310 $58,500 120
      Fayetteville, NC $48,050 $45,860 $59,500 190
      Western North Carolina $47,800 $42,600 $58,220 170
      Central North Carolina $47,740 $42,440 $55,880 330
      Jacksonville, NC $47,720 $44,610 $60,480 100
      Rocky Mount, NC $47,040 $37,940 $58,290 50
      Wilmington, NC $47,020 $46,740 $56,820 250

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