Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Western North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $49,190 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $56,520
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $39,720
    50th (median)
    $49,190
    75th
    $49,660
    90th
    $56,520

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,160
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Western North Carolina is 24.2% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,720.