Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $50,290 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $62,120
Employed locally 130
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $50,290
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $62,120

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 68% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 32% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Wilmington, NC is 27.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.