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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,800 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $62,920
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $58,220
    90th
    $62,920

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,160
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Western North Carolina is 24.1% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.