How much does a special education teacher make in North Carolina?
$56,770a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in North Carolina. That is $27.29 an hour or $4,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.29
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,200Median: $56,770Highest 10%: $70,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 25th | $47,450 | $22.81 | |
| Median | $56,770 | $27.29 | |
| 75th | $61,100 | $29.38 | |
| 90th | $70,600 | $33.94 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,500 |
| Hickory, NC | $64,630 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,070 |
| Durham, NC | $58,490 |
| Greensboro, NC | $56,660 |
| Asheville, NC | $55,490 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $54,910 |
| Raleigh, NC | $53,140 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $53,100 |
| Wilmington, NC | $51,710 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 44. Oklahoma | $59,660 |
| 45. Louisiana | $59,100 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,000 |
| 47. North Carolina | $56,770 |
| 48. Missouri | $55,920 |
| 49. West Virginia | $55,390 |
| 50. South Dakota | $54,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.29 ($56,770 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $56,770 against $74,260 nationally, 24% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $77,500 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.