How much does a special education teacher make in Charlotte?
$60,070a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,650Median: $60,070Highest 10%: $76,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 25th | $51,500 | $24.76 | |
| Median | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 75th | $63,180 | $30.38 | |
| 90th | $76,100 | $36.59 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,500 |
| Hickory, NC | $64,630 |
| Durham, NC | $58,490 |
| Greensboro, NC | $56,660 |
| Asheville, NC | $55,490 |
| Raleigh, NC | $53,140 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $53,100 |
| Wilmington, NC | $51,710 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,820 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physics Teacher | $108,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,900 |
| Economics Teacher | $96,790 |
| Architecture Teacher | $88,490 |
| Geography Teacher | $84,630 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,350 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $78,250 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,210 |
| Political Science Teacher | $77,870 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $76,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $28.88 ($60,070 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $60,070 against $74,260 nationally, 19% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $56,770, so Charlotte pays 6% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for special education teacher pay?
238 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,100 or more.
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.