Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for special education teachers, all other in the U.S. is $76,580, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $76,580
- Mean annual wage
- $79,750
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 33,930
33,930 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,440 | — |
| 25th percentile | $60,930 | — |
| Median (50th) | $76,580 | — |
| 75th percentile | $99,690 | — |
| 90th percentile | $120,080 | — |
Highest-paying states for special education teachers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $103,050 | 8,920 |
| New Mexico | $86,520 | 100 |
| Delaware | $85,040 | 50 |
| Oregon | $82,240 | 820 |
| Rhode Island | $80,080 | 110 |
| Colorado | $79,290 | 180 |
| Michigan | $78,540 | 3,320 |
| Massachusetts | $78,440 | 300 |
| Virginia | $77,280 | 540 |
| Washington | $76,790 | 170 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $39,920 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $46,700 median annual wage
- Vermont: $46,980 median annual wage
- Alabama: $49,520 median annual wage
- Missouri: $49,610 median annual wage
About this occupation
All special education teachers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 3.7% |
| Associate's degree | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.6% |
| Master's degree | 51.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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