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

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

Median annual salary $47,020 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 250
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $56,820
    90th
    $60,420

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 64% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 36% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Wilmington, NC is 25.4% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.