How much does a special education teacher make in North Carolina?
$59,360a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in North Carolina. That is $28.54 an hour or $4,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.54
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,580Median: $59,360Highest 10%: $73,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,580 | $21.43 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $59,360 | $28.54 | |
| 75th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| 90th | $73,670 | $35.42 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,620 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,670 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,590 |
| Greensboro, NC | $60,430 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,090 |
| Burlington, NC | $58,970 |
| Durham, NC | $58,600 |
| Hickory, NC | $51,800 |
| Wilmington, NC | $49,110 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $48,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 40. Tennessee | $60,000 |
| 41. Kansas | $59,780 |
| 42. Louisiana | $59,420 |
| 43. North Carolina | $59,360 |
| 44. Indiana | $58,900 |
| 45. North Dakota | $57,680 |
| 46. Arkansas | $56,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.54 ($59,360 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $59,360 against $66,810 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $76,620 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.