Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $56,190 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,470
90th percentile $71,870
Employed locally 550
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,470
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $56,190
    75th
    $63,460
    90th
    $71,870

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 70% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $86,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,840
    Anchorage, AK $78,100
    Lancaster, PA $77,920

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,050
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Charlotte?

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

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 13.4% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Charlotte?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $43,470 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.