Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary
in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
- Middle 50%
- $45,730–$59,470
- vs U.S. median
- -21%
- Metro rank
- #142 of 164
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro earn a median of $58,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $74,260 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $56,770. It ranks #142 of 164 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in other NC metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,070 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $56,660 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $54,260 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $53,140 |
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RELATED JOBS IN DURHAM
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $51,400 · 2,430 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $57,870 · 1,620 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $51,340 · 1,210 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $36,600 · 1,290 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Durham?
The BLS median is $58,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $45,730 and $59,470. The 10th percentile is $38,760 and the 90th is $63,550.
Is Durham a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $74,260 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $56,770. It ranks #142 of 164 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.