Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $50,980–$68,390
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #133 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $60,860 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,360 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 4% above the NC statewide median of $58,260. It ranks #133 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other NC metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,050 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,000 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $58,260 |
| Wilmington, NC | $49,170 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $47,280 |
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- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $60,170 · 5,830 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $60,860 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,360 jobs pay between $50,980 and $68,390. The 10th percentile is $48,780 and the 90th is $76,110.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 4% above the NC statewide median of $58,260. It ranks #133 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.