Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $56,800 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $58,890
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $56,800
    75th
    $57,610
    90th
    $58,890

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 94% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 6% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,270
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Hickory, NC is 12.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.