Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $76,580 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 33,930
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,440 | — |
| 25th | $60,930 | — |
| Median | $76,580 | — |
| 75th | $99,690 | — |
| 90th | $120,080 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-2059
- Total U.S. employment: 33,930
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $48,440, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $120,080 — a 2.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $48,440, median pay is $76,580, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $120,080.
Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,520 | — | -35.3% | 110 |
| Arizona | $59,500 | — | -22.3% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $61,690 | — | -19.4% | 70 |
| California | $103,050 | — | +34.6% | 8,920 |
| Colorado | $79,290 | — | +3.5% | 180 |
| Connecticut | $61,480 | — | -19.7% | 1,400 |
| Delaware | $85,040 | — | +11.0% | 50 |
| District of Columbia | $71,130 | — | -7.1% | 130 |
| Florida | $68,690 | — | -10.3% | 900 |
| Georgia | $76,130 | — | -0.6% | 980 |
| Illinois | $64,850 | — | -15.3% | 2,560 |
| Indiana | $60,920 | — | -20.4% | 80 |
| Iowa | $71,050 | — | -7.2% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $63,140 | — | -17.6% | 290 |
| Louisiana | $61,170 | — | -20.1% | 610 |
| Maine | $56,780 | — | -25.9% | 0 |
| Maryland | $76,100 | — | -0.6% | 3,020 |
| Massachusetts | $78,440 | — | +2.4% | 300 |
| Michigan | $78,540 | — | +2.6% | 3,320 |
| Minnesota | $69,470 | — | -9.3% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $46,700 | — | -39.0% | 60 |
| Missouri | $49,610 | — | -35.2% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $59,760 | — | -22.0% | 60 |
| Nevada | $64,410 | — | -15.9% | 1,230 |
| New Hampshire | $66,670 | — | -12.9% | 160 |
| New Jersey | $71,110 | — | -7.1% | 610 |
| New Mexico | $86,520 | — | +13.0% | 100 |
| New York | $65,970 | — | -13.9% | 2,170 |
| North Carolina | $65,170 | — | -14.9% | 0 |
| North Dakota | $61,500 | — | -19.7% | 90 |
| Ohio | $51,230 | — | -33.1% | 580 |
| Oregon | $82,240 | — | +7.4% | 820 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,530 | — | -0.1% | 450 |
| Rhode Island | $80,080 | — | +4.6% | 110 |
| Tennessee | $63,300 | — | -17.3% | 180 |
| Texas | $65,710 | — | -14.2% | 880 |
| Utah | $67,860 | — | -11.4% | 100 |
| Vermont | $46,980 | — | -38.7% | 70 |
| Virginia | $77,280 | — | +0.9% | 540 |
| Washington | $76,790 | — | +0.3% | 170 |
| West Virginia | $39,920 | — | -47.9% | 530 |
| Wisconsin | $66,910 | — | -12.6% | 160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for special education teachers, all other?
The median annual wage for special education teachers, all other is $76,580 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays special education teachers, all other the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many special education teachers, all other are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 33,930 special education teachers, all other employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do special education teachers, all other make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.