Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,300 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, middle school in Winston-Salem earn between $48,850 and $57,010.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $57K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,460 | $4,372 | — |
| Median | $48,850 | $4,071 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,850 | $4,071 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,010 | $4,751 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Special education teachers, middle school in Winston-Salem earn 9% less than the North Carolina average ($57,680) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($73,780). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $66,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $52,460 | $48,850 | $47,120 | $61,300 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $57,680 | $59,360 | $44,580 | $73,670 | 2,470 |
| United States | $73,780 | $66,810 | $49,420 | $102,510 | 95,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $52,460, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $42,747 a year, or $3,562 a month and $1,644 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for special education teachers, middle school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $52,460 buys what about $56,995 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 7th of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($67,200).
- Raleigh$67,200
- Charlotte$59,070
- Durham$57,790
- Greensboro$57,160
- Burlington$56,190
- Asheville$55,720
- Winston-Salem$52,460
- Hickory$51,890
- Wilmington$51,860
All Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, middle school
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($112,040).
- San Jose, CA$112,040
- Bremerton, WA$104,860
- San Francisco, CA$104,470
- Seattle, WA$103,370
- Sacramento, CA$102,930
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Winston-Salem: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, middle school salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, middle school take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $42,747 a year ($3,562 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,460.
Do special education teachers, middle school earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,780).
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 25-2057; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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