Special Education Teachers, Preschool pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for special education teachers, preschool is $60,180 a year. About 640 people work in this job there.

$60,180Median yearly pay
$48,370–$68,840Middle half of workers, yearly
640People in this job in North Carolina

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($64,830). North Carolina ranks 27th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, preschool in North Carolina

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$42,300
25% of workers$48,370
Half of workers (median)$60,180
75% of workers$68,840
90% of workers$73,780

Special Education Teachers, Preschool pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$63,670110
Raleigh-Cary$62,300200
Winston-Salem$57,7600
Durham-Chapel Hill$46,63060

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, preschool

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in North Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54,930
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,710
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$51,810
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,770
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,360
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53,180
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,650
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52,010

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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.