Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in North Carolina
$57,160avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,430 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in North Carolina earn an average of $57,160 a year. That is $15,490 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $77,500.
$58,260Median pay
$57,160Average yearly
+11%Avg. pay since 2020
#46Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
11,750 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$77,500
a year
21,390 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$62,500
a year
31,360 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$62,060
a year
4270 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$58,040
a year
5330 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$56,800
a year
690 jobs
Greenville, NC
$55,080
a year
780 jobs
Asheville, NC
$54,960
a year
8180 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$54,690
a year
9130 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$53,970
a year
1070 jobs
Burlington, NC
$52,730
a year
11120 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$51,830
a year
12230 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$51,130
a year
1350 jobs
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
$51,070
a year
1470 jobs
Goldsboro, NC
$50,970
a year
15130 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$50,830
a year
1650 jobs
Rocky Mount, NC
$50,150
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| North Carolina | $57,160 | – |
| Virginia | $72,890 | – |
| Georgia | $72,090 | – |
| South Carolina | $64,750 | – |
| Tennessee | $63,380 | – |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54,070
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55,760
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53,350
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,340
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,540
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,540
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in North Carolina?
The average is $57,160 a year, and the median is $58,260. That is $15,490 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($77,500), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($62,500). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Rocky Mount, NC ($50,150).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #46 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.