Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $48,940 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,280
90th percentile $62,910
Employed locally 220
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,280
    25th
    $47,430
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $60,200
    90th
    $62,910

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 24% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,210
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,660
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $136,410
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Winston, NC is 29.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,280 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,430.