Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $59,780 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,450
90th percentile $59,780
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,450
    25th
    $50,230
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $59,780
    90th
    $59,780

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,030
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

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

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Eastern North Carolina is 7.9% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,450 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,230.