Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $59,360 a year. About 2,470 people work in this job there.

$59,360Median yearly pay

$48,510–$61,830Middle half of workers, yearly

2,470People in this job in North Carolina

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($66,810). North Carolina ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in North Carolina

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$44,580
25% of workers	$48,510
Half of workers (median)	$59,360
75% of workers	$61,830
90% of workers	$73,670

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Raleigh-Cary	$60,670	350
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$60,590	760
Greensboro-High Point	$60,430	500
Asheville	$59,090	0
Burlington	$58,970	70
Durham-Chapel Hill	$58,600	110
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton	$51,800	70
Wilmington	$49,110	40
Winston-Salem	$48,850	0

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,000 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
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$51,810
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$56,770
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$53,180
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$60,180
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$35,710

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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.