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Special Education Teachers in North Carolina

Is North Carolina a good place for you to work as a Special Education Teacher?

$44,670 Median Salary
0 Job Openings
  • Special Education Teachers in North Carolina earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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.

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The typical state has 220 Special Education Teachers working in it, which means North Carolina has fewer Special Education Teachers than average.

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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%.

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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.

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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
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
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
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

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