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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $60,010 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,330
90th percentile $75,090
Employed locally 930
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,330
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $60,010
    75th
    $72,230
    90th
    $75,090

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 62% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 38% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,880
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,160
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,330 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.