Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary
in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,060–$61,120
- vs U.S. median
- -27%
- Metro rank
- #155 of 164
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $54,260 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 27% below the U.S. median of $74,260 and 4% below the NC statewide median of $56,770. It ranks #155 of 164 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 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 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $58,490 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $56,660 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $53,140 |
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RELATED JOBS IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA NONMETROPOLITAN AREA
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $49,570 · 2,410 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $49,390 · 2,230 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $56,660 · 1,260 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $35,380 · 1,030 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $54,260 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $47,060 and $61,120. The 10th percentile is $39,880 and the 90th is $72,410.
Is Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
That is 27% below the U.S. median of $74,260 and 4% below the NC statewide median of $56,770. It ranks #155 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.