Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $58,260 a year. About 4,430 people work in this job there.

$58,260Median yearly pay

$48,500–$61,430Middle half of workers, yearly

4,430People in this job in North Carolina

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). North Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in North Carolina

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$44,720
25% of workers	$48,500
Half of workers (median)	$58,260
75% of workers	$61,430
90% of workers	$73,990

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$61,050	1,390
Raleigh-Cary	$60,860	1,360
Greensboro-High Point	$60,000	270
Durham-Chapel Hill	$58,260	330
Greenville	$55,970	90
Fayetteville	$55,820	180
Winston-Salem	$55,750	130
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton	$54,350	120
Burlington	$53,920	70
Jacksonville	$53,660	130
Goldsboro	$50,420	70
Pinehurst-Southern Pines	$50,270	50
Wilmington	$49,170	230
Asheville	$49,030	80
Rocky Mount	$47,910	50

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in North Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$54,930
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$57,650
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$52,010
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$35,710
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$56,770
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$58,600
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$59,360
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$53,180

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.