How much does a special education teacher make in North Carolina?
$60,180a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in North Carolina. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.93
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,300Median: $60,180Highest 10%: $73,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,300 | $20.34 | |
| 25th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $60,180 | $28.93 | |
| 75th | $68,840 | $33.10 | |
| 90th | $73,780 | $35.47 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $63,670 |
| Raleigh, NC | $62,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $61,710 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $57,760 |
| Durham, NC | $46,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 24. Wisconsin | $60,870 |
| 25. Ohio | $60,700 |
| 26. Maine | $60,680 |
| 27. North Carolina | $60,180 |
| 28. Arizona | $60,130 |
| 29. North Dakota | $60,060 |
| 30. South Carolina | $59,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.93 ($60,180 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,180 against $64,830 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 45 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $63,670 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.