How much does a special education teacher make in North Carolina?
$58,260a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in North Carolina. That is $28.01 an hour or $4,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.01
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,720Median: $58,260Highest 10%: $73,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| 75th | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| 90th | $73,990 | $35.57 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,330 |
| Charlotte, NC | $61,050 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,860 |
| Greensboro, NC | $60,000 |
| Durham, NC | $58,260 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,970 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $55,820 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $55,750 |
| Hickory, NC | $54,350 |
| Burlington, NC | $53,920 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $53,660 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $50,420 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $50,270 |
| Wilmington, NC | $49,170 |
| Asheville, NC | $49,030 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $47,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 39. Florida | $58,850 |
| 40. Louisiana | $58,800 |
| 41. Indiana | $58,760 |
| 42. North Carolina | $58,260 |
| 43. North Dakota | $57,950 |
| 44. Montana | $57,630 |
| 45. Missouri | $57,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.01 ($58,260 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $58,260 against $65,120 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $78,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.