Special Education Teachers in North Carolina
Is North Carolina a good place for you to work as a Special Education Teacher?
- Special Education Teachers in North Carolina earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Special Education Teachers Work in North Carolina?
There were approximately 70 workers employed as Special Education Teachers in this state in 2018.
There were 60 Special Education Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 220 Special Education Teachers working in it, which means North Carolina has fewer Special Education Teachers than average.
Job Projections for North Carolina
Jobs for Special Education Teachers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 9.9%.
North Carolina Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 0 annual job openings, and 60 total jobs in 2026 for Special Education Teachers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,400 annual jobs and 45,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Special Education Teachers Make in North Carolina?
In 2018 wages for Special Education Teachers ranged from $22,440 to $71,880 with $44,670 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in North Carolina is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top North Carolina Metros for Special Education Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Special Education Teachers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 170 | $49,750 |
Top States for Special Education Teachers Employment
View the list below to see where most Special Education Teachers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Florida | 7,310 | $49,260 |
California | 2,950 | $62,690 |
New Jersey | 2,340 | $59,770 |
Virginia | 2,220 | $77,920 |
Michigan | 1,880 | $69,370 |
Texas | 1,460 | $55,200 |
Ohio | 1,430 | $37,450 |
Oregon | 1,240 | $83,120 |
Illinois | 880 | $49,880 |
Minnesota | 880 | $66,930 |
Georgia | 870 | $56,960 |
New Mexico | 800 | $58,050 |
Louisiana | 700 | $56,070 |
Rhode Island | 690 | $79,300 |
Connecticut | 660 | $70,970 |
Tennessee | 650 | $58,420 |
Massachusetts | 650 | $49,330 |
Kentucky | 510 | $58,190 |
South Carolina | 380 | $60,810 |
Arizona | 340 | $48,320 |
Below are the states where Special Education Teachers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Oregon | $83,120 |
Rhode Island | $79,300 |
Virginia | $77,920 |
Iowa | $75,840 |
Utah | $74,360 |
Connecticut | $70,970 |
Michigan | $69,370 |
Kansas | $68,500 |
Minnesota | $66,930 |
Pennsylvania | $66,220 |
Related Careers in NC
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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