Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $48,420 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $63,660
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $41,720
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $62,530
    90th
    $63,660

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 70% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,890
    Anchorage, AK $77,370
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,550
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $70,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,280

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,090
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Asheville?

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

    Is Asheville above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Asheville, NC is 22.1% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Asheville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,720.