Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,320 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, secondary school in Winston-Salem earn between $47,390 and $60,410.
- $45K10th
- $47K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,920 | $4,493 | — |
| Median | $50,820 | $4,235 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,390 | $3,949 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,410 | $5,034 | — |
*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, Secondary School pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Special education teachers, secondary school in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($55,540) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($77,260). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $74,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $53,920 | $50,820 | $45,170 | $65,320 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $55,540 | $56,770 | $45,200 | $70,600 | 3,400 |
| United States | $77,260 | $74,260 | $49,800 | $109,100 | 163,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $53,920, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $43,862 a year, or $3,655 a month and $1,687 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, secondary 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 $53,920 buys what about $58,581 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 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 7th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Hickory pays the most ($62,290).
- Hickory$62,290
- Charlotte$61,410
- Raleigh$55,640
- Greensboro$54,960
- Asheville$54,350
- Durham$54,140
- Winston-Salem$53,920
- Rocky Mount$52,470
- Wilmington$52,350
- Fayetteville$52,050
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, secondary school
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($121,230).
- San Diego, CA$121,230
- San Jose, CA$110,740
- San Francisco, CA$106,980
- Mount Vernon, WA$105,910
- Riverside, CA$105,440
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Winston-Salem: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, secondary school salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, secondary school take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $43,862 a year ($3,655 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,920.
Do special education teachers, secondary school earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,260).
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 25-2058; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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