Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $49,310 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $59,200
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $58,650
    90th
    $59,200

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 16% 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,470
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Fayetteville, NC is 29.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.