Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Asheville, NC

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

Median annual salary $51,280 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $64,170
Employed locally 100
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $51,280
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $64,170

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,760
    Lancaster, PA $78,190
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,080
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $74,380

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Asheville, NC is 26.3% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.