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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $50,140 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,110
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,110
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $59,530
    90th
    $63,340

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 78% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 22% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,210
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,660
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $136,410
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Winston, NC is 20.4% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $29,110 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.