Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in North Carolina

Ranked #44 of 51 · NC

21.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,680 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $59,360
Employment 2,470

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $44,580P25 $48,510 Median $59,360P75 $61,830P90 $73,670

About 80% of special education teachers, middle schools in North Carolina earn between $44,580 and $73,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$57,680
U.S. average
$73,780

The mean special education teachers, middle school salary in North Carolina is $57,680, about 21.8% below the U.S. average ($73,780). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,830 $58,470
Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,670 $67,200 350
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,590 $59,070 760
Greensboro-High Point, NC $60,430 $57,160 500
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,020 $56,560
Asheville, NC $59,090 $55,720
Burlington, NC $58,970 $56,190 70
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $58,600 $57,790 110

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do special education teachers, middle school make in North Carolina?

The median special education teachers, middle school salary in North Carolina is $59,360 per year (mean $57,680), and about 80% earn between $44,580 and $73,670.

How much do special education teachers, middle school make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,680 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for special education teachers, middle school?

North Carolina ranks #44 of 51 states for special education teachers, middle school pay. Its mean salary of $57,680 is about 21.8% below the U.S. average of $73,780.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay special education teachers, middle school the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for special education teachers, middle school are Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($61,830), Raleigh-Cary, NC ($60,670), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($60,590), by median annual wage.

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