Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • North Carolina
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in North Carolina earn a median salary of $56,075 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.6% vs the national median of $64,880. An estimated 1,160 special education teachers, middle school are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $49,190 to $60,640 depending on location.
$56,075
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$60,640
Highest paying metro
$49,190
Lowest paying metro
1,160
Employed in North Carolina
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | $60,640 | $46,020 | $62,210 | 310 |
| Durham, NC | $60,220 | $50,870 | $63,830 | 120 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,040 | $56,640 | $76,490 | — |
| Eastern North Carolina | $59,780 | $50,230 | $59,780 | — |
| Burlington, NC | $59,330 | $48,160 | $61,420 | 50 |
| Asheville, NC | $57,810 | $46,600 | $59,770 | 40 |
| Hickory, NC | $56,800 | $39,240 | $57,610 | — |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $56,190 | $47,680 | $63,460 | 550 |
| Wilmington, NC | $51,030 | $44,160 | $56,110 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina | $51,000 | $46,660 | $57,290 | 50 |
| Winston, NC | $50,870 | $50,670 | $62,070 | — |
| Western North Carolina | $49,190 | $39,720 | $49,660 | — |