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Average Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a special education teachers, secondary school make in the United States?

The average salary for a special education teachers, secondary school in the United States is $74,670, but the range typically falls between $56,820 and $84,400. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.9, with a range between $27.32 and $40.58.

There are approximately 158,150 people employed as a special education teachers, secondary school in the United States. With New York, California, Texas employing the highest number of special education teachers, secondary school.The state with the best pay for a special education teachers, secondary school is California, with an average annual salary of $105,270, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $55,870.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$47,950$23.05
25th Percentile$56,820$27.32
Median$66,620$32.03
75th Percentile$84,400$40.58
90th Percentile$107,230$51.55

Average special education teachers, secondary school salary by location

The salary of a special education teachers, secondary school can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a special education teachers, secondary school in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for special education teachers, secondary school are California, Washington, Rhode Island, Connecticut, District of Columbia while the worst states are Missouri, Idaho, South Dakota, Mississippi, North Carolina.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$48,830$58,820$67,500
Alaska$65,330$79,050$100,390
Arizona$48,410$70,340$106,270
Arkansas$44,080$54,610$66,650
California$60,640$105,270$166,450
Colorado$48,370$67,040$87,340
Connecticut$58,000$86,790$110,180
Delaware$52,440$76,210$99,000
District of Columbia$64,820$92,010$110,140
Florida$48,710$64,760$82,290
Georgia$49,210$71,420$101,930
Hawaii$60,310$68,440$78,280
Idaho$41,090$52,770$68,590
Illinois$50,390$80,620$118,720
Indiana$44,290$61,990$83,600
Iowa$46,900$63,790$81,090
Kansas$48,920$65,100$83,340
Kentucky$42,850$57,990$74,560
Louisiana$47,650$56,830$65,830
Maine$45,050$60,090$79,460
Maryland$55,950$81,280$105,480
Massachusetts$56,430$87,400$116,330
Michigan$47,590$71,930$97,440
Minnesota$48,150$70,370$95,740
Mississippi$43,050$52,790$63,710
Missouri$38,610$55,870$77,010
Montana$33,680$64,660$86,680
Nebraska$49,370$64,300$79,910
Nevada$40,850$67,530$101,720
New Hampshire$43,480$64,090$88,170
New Jersey$63,420$84,720$107,640
New Mexico$51,240$69,400$83,820
New York$51,920$92,890$133,590
North Carolina$38,850$53,330$68,490
North Dakota$48,460$62,490$83,010
Ohio$40,780$70,240$97,390
Oklahoma$42,790$61,490$83,900
Oregon$48,520$84,740$126,060
Pennsylvania$48,320$71,730$99,730
Rhode Island$49,040$79,120$97,830
South Carolina$47,200$61,270$77,760
South Dakota$45,600$51,880$61,710
Tennessee$47,530$57,880$73,050
Texas$51,800$64,500$78,300
Utah$43,110$61,810$79,830
Vermont$46,830$68,040$87,780
Virginia$48,570$71,340$104,860
Washington$66,350$92,720$120,560
West Virginia$46,780$56,000$68,310
Wisconsin$49,110$64,680$80,380
Wyoming$54,130$65,830$78,670

Even between cities, the salary of a special education teachers, secondary school can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for special education teachers, secondary school is San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA with an average salary of $121,620.The city with the lowest average salary for special education teachers, secondary school is Rocky Mount, NC with an average salary of $45,100.

Areas with highest average salaries for special education teachers, secondary school

  1. San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA - $121,620
  2. Vallejo-Fairfield area, CA - $115,780
  3. Santa Rosa, CA - $111,500
  4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, CA - $111,410
  5. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $107,430

Areas with lowest average salaries for special education teachers, secondary school

  1. Rocky Mount, NC - $45,100
  2. Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $46,830
  3. Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $48,080
  4. Goldsboro, NC - $48,080
  5. Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC - $48,160

Employment trends for special education teachers, secondary school in the United States

The number of special education teachers, secondary school in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of special education teachers, secondary school has increased by 15,650. On average, the number of special education teachers, secondary school has been increasing by 2.7% each year. The salary of special education teachers, secondary school has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of special education teachers, secondary school has increased by $8,180. On average, the salary of special education teachers, secondary school has been increasing by 3.1% each year.

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How special education teachers, secondary school salaries compare to other education, training, and library occupations

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for special education teachers, secondary school compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.

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