Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $51,040 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $72,900
Employed locally 690
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $45,610
    50th (median)
    $51,040
    75th
    $62,830
    90th
    $72,900

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 53% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 47% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,880
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,160
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Raleigh, NC is 26.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,610.