Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $58,550 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $74,670
Employed locally 1,130
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $49,590
    50th (median)
    $58,550
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $74,670

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 27% 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 Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,050
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Charlotte?

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

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 15.9% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,590.