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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$65,800
- Raleigh$63,660
- Winston-Salem$53,070
- Durham$48,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $65,800 | $63,670 | $63,350 | $52,934 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $63,660 | $62,300 | $55,720 | $51,300 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $53,070 | $57,760 | $48,140 | $43,213 | 92 |
| Durham | $48,460 | $46,630 | $37,820 | $39,693 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in other states
Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary by city and state
More about pay in North Carolina
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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