The average salary for a special education teachers, preschool in the United States is $76,420, but the range typically falls between $51,240 and $89,440. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.74, with a range between $24.63 and $43.
There are approximately 24,850 people employed as a special education teachers, preschool in the United States. With New York, New Jersey, California employing the highest number of special education teachers, preschool.The state with the best pay for a special education teachers, preschool is New York, with an average annual salary of $116,500, while Iowa has the lowest average annual salary of $41,300.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $41,250 | $19.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,240 | $24.63 |
| Median | $65,270 | $31.38 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,440 | $43 |
| 90th Percentile | $135,170 | $64.99 |
The salary of a special education teachers, preschool can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a special education teachers, preschool in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for special education teachers, preschool are New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Washington, California while the worst states are Iowa, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,540 | $45,560 | $61,780 |
| Alaska | $30,580 | $64,420 | $106,430 |
| Arizona | $45,810 | $57,110 | $77,540 |
| Arkansas | $24,500 | $36,620 | $51,330 |
| California | $48,500 | $82,820 | $122,460 |
| Colorado | $50,230 | $67,040 | $86,560 |
| Connecticut | $41,950 | $74,070 | $105,140 |
| District of Columbia | $67,100 | $75,180 | $84,940 |
| Florida | $39,080 | $56,720 | $81,300 |
| Georgia | $40,810 | $73,250 | $96,600 |
| Illinois | $40,680 | $59,970 | $99,360 |
| Indiana | $29,280 | $53,670 | $73,430 |
| Iowa | $27,960 | $41,300 | $61,820 |
| Kansas | $38,430 | $54,490 | $69,850 |
| Louisiana | $49,730 | $54,580 | $62,130 |
| Massachusetts | $56,450 | $91,110 | $127,470 |
| Michigan | $42,250 | $67,010 | $80,290 |
| Minnesota | $46,740 | $71,120 | $95,290 |
| Mississippi | $40,720 | $50,420 | $68,020 |
| Missouri | $44,120 | $56,360 | $72,620 |
| Nebraska | $50,590 | $62,890 | $75,750 |
| Nevada | $48,730 | $62,060 | $109,670 |
| New Hampshire | $47,350 | $59,250 | $77,040 |
| New Jersey | $60,870 | $96,910 | $133,120 |
| New Mexico | $30,920 | $63,890 | $86,700 |
| New York | $58,210 | $116,500 | $156,830 |
| North Carolina | $41,520 | $53,960 | $70,290 |
| North Dakota | $50,870 | $65,190 | $84,380 |
| Ohio | $46,640 | $68,630 | $99,080 |
| Oklahoma | $31,130 | $47,070 | $58,320 |
| Oregon | $48,390 | $55,810 | $61,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,270 | $66,720 | $84,710 |
| Rhode Island | $49,230 | $74,550 | $94,710 |
| South Carolina | $41,180 | $59,520 | $79,150 |
| Tennessee | $30,980 | $50,700 | $68,230 |
| Texas | $28,580 | $46,840 | $73,820 |
| Utah | $28,380 | $58,450 | $103,370 |
| Vermont | $51,320 | $69,850 | $84,850 |
| Virginia | $46,970 | $71,100 | $100,620 |
| Washington | $57,980 | $84,210 | $115,540 |
| West Virginia | $23,840 | $39,650 | $49,570 |
| Wisconsin | $43,190 | $59,210 | $78,690 |
| Wyoming | $38,450 | $55,340 | $76,150 |
Even between cities, the salary of a special education teachers, preschool can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for special education teachers, preschool is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $119,570.The city with the lowest average salary for special education teachers, preschool is Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX with an average salary of $30,760.
Areas with highest average salaries for special education teachers, preschool
Areas with lowest average salaries for special education teachers, preschool
The number of special education teachers, preschool in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of special education teachers, preschool has increased by 4,550. On average, the number of special education teachers, preschool has been increasing by 5.6% each year. The salary of special education teachers, preschool has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of special education teachers, preschool has increased by $8,310. On average, the salary of special education teachers, preschool has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Special Education Teachers, Preschool are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for special education teachers, preschool compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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