How much does a special education teacher make in North Carolina?
$65,170a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in North Carolina. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,431 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.33
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 42
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,440Median: $65,170Highest 10%: $74,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| 25th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| Median | $65,170 | $31.33 | |
| 75th | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| 90th | $74,940 | $36.03 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $74,520 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $70,280 |
| Charlotte, NC | $62,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,670 |
| 22. New York | $65,970 |
| 23. Texas | $65,710 |
| 24. North Carolina | $65,170 |
| 25. Illinois | $64,850 |
| 26. Nevada | $64,410 |
| 27. Tennessee | $63,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $31.33 ($65,170 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $65,170 against $76,580 nationally, 15% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 24 of 42 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $74,520 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.