DOL Median (North Carolina)
$39,765
vs National
-19.7%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,552
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,765
-19.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in North Carolina earns $39,765 in nominal terms, which is 19.7% below the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,552 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $47,910 | 2 |
| HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $40,893 | 1 |
| Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts and Education | $40,150 | 4 |
| Sallie B. Howard School | $40,150 | 1 |
| THE CARTER G. WOODSON SCHOOL OF CHALLENGE | $39,380 | 1 |
| Quality Education Academy | $38,923 | 2 |
| Vance County Schools | $36,300 | 3 |
| Alpha Academy | $34,090 | 1 |
| LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in North Carolina?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in North Carolina is $39,765 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in North Carolina earns 19.7% less than the national median of $49,529, or $41,552 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.