Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $74,260 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 163,930
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,800 | — |
| 25th | $60,180 | — |
| Median | $74,260 | — |
| 75th | $93,730 | — |
| 90th | $109,100 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-2058
- Total U.S. employment: 163,930
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $49,800, median pay is $74,260, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $109,100.
The mean wage of $77,260 sits 4.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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 | $62,210 | — | -16.2% | 740 |
| Alaska | $80,580 | — | +8.5% | 590 |
| Arizona | $64,300 | — | -13.4% | 1,960 |
| Arkansas | $57,000 | — | -23.2% | 1,280 |
| California | $101,060 | — | +36.1% | 12,100 |
| Colorado | $67,240 | — | -9.5% | 2,970 |
| Connecticut | $81,710 | — | +10.0% | 1,920 |
| Delaware | $78,490 | — | +5.7% | 1,160 |
| District of Columbia | $99,670 | — | +34.2% | 440 |
| Florida | $61,510 | — | -17.2% | 7,940 |
| Georgia | $74,150 | — | -0.1% | 4,090 |
| Hawaii | $65,980 | — | -11.2% | 800 |
| Idaho | $60,700 | — | -18.3% | 470 |
| Illinois | $79,890 | — | +7.6% | 9,490 |
| Indiana | $61,130 | — | -17.7% | 2,580 |
| Iowa | $60,780 | — | -18.2% | 1,570 |
| Kansas | $60,700 | — | -18.3% | 1,650 |
| Kentucky | $60,730 | — | -18.2% | 2,680 |
| Louisiana | $59,100 | — | -20.4% | 3,160 |
| Maine | $61,710 | — | -16.9% | 860 |
| Maryland | $93,530 | — | +25.9% | 1,560 |
| Massachusetts | $83,890 | — | +13.0% | 5,470 |
| Michigan | $78,050 | — | +5.1% | 2,570 |
| Minnesota | $76,600 | — | +3.2% | 4,130 |
| Mississippi | $51,970 | — | -30.0% | 1,670 |
| Missouri | $55,920 | — | -24.7% | 2,760 |
| Montana | $62,310 | — | -16.1% | 480 |
| Nebraska | $63,460 | — | -14.5% | 1,240 |
| Nevada | $60,810 | — | -18.1% | 350 |
| New Hampshire | $69,560 | — | -6.3% | 910 |
| New Jersey | $83,770 | — | +12.8% | 7,520 |
| New Mexico | $76,940 | — | +3.6% | 2,150 |
| New York | $89,310 | — | +20.3% | 15,250 |
| North Carolina | $56,770 | — | -23.6% | 3,400 |
| North Dakota | $61,210 | — | -17.6% | 520 |
| Ohio | $76,180 | — | +2.6% | 10,580 |
| Oklahoma | $59,660 | — | -19.7% | 2,020 |
| Oregon | $77,400 | — | +4.2% | 1,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,000 | — | +3.7% | 11,040 |
| Rhode Island | $92,990 | — | +25.2% | 830 |
| South Carolina | $62,150 | — | -16.3% | 1,780 |
| South Dakota | $54,810 | — | -26.2% | 500 |
| Tennessee | $61,360 | — | -17.4% | 2,010 |
| Texas | $64,830 | — | -12.7% | 10,200 |
| Utah | $64,210 | — | -13.5% | 1,220 |
| Vermont | $79,360 | — | +6.9% | 660 |
| Virginia | $68,400 | — | -7.9% | 6,380 |
| Washington | $101,120 | — | +36.2% | 2,510 |
| West Virginia | $55,390 | — | -25.4% | 840 |
| Wisconsin | $63,520 | — | -14.5% | 3,350 |
| Wyoming | $62,750 | — | -15.5% | 350 |
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, secondary school?
The median annual wage for special education teachers, secondary school is $74,260 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays special education teachers, secondary school 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, secondary school are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 163,930 special education teachers, secondary school employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.