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 |