Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for special education teachers, all other is $76,580, or — per hour. About 33,930 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $103,050 in California to $39,920 in West Virginia.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 42 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,050 | — | 8,920 | 2.24 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $86,520 | — | 100 | 0.51 |
| 3 | Delaware | $85,040 | — | 50 | 0.43 |
| 4 | Oregon | $82,240 | — | 820 | 1.90 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $80,080 | — | 110 | 1.05 |
| 6 | Colorado | $79,290 | — | 180 | 0.28 |
| 7 | Michigan | $78,540 | — | 3,320 | 3.45 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $78,440 | — | 300 | 0.37 |
| 9 | Virginia | $77,280 | — | 540 | 0.60 |
| 10 | Washington | $76,790 | — | 170 | 0.21 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $76,530 | — | 450 | 0.34 |
| 12 | Georgia | $76,130 | — | 980 | 0.92 |
| 13 | Maryland | $76,100 | — | 3,020 | 5.02 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $71,130 | — | 130 | 0.87 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $71,110 | — | 610 | 0.65 |
| 16 | Iowa | $71,050 | — | 340 | 0.99 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $69,470 | — | 180 | 0.28 |
| 18 | Florida | $68,690 | — | 900 | 0.42 |
| 19 | Utah | $67,860 | — | 100 | 0.27 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $66,910 | — | 160 | 0.24 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $66,670 | — | 160 | 1.05 |
| 22 | New York | $65,970 | — | 2,170 | 1.03 |
| 23 | Texas | $65,710 | — | 880 | 0.29 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $65,170 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Illinois | $64,850 | — | 2,560 | 1.92 |
| 26 | Nevada | $64,410 | — | 1,230 | 3.64 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $63,300 | — | 180 | 0.26 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $63,140 | — | 290 | 0.66 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $61,690 | — | 70 | 0.25 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $61,500 | — | 90 | 0.92 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $61,480 | — | 1,400 | 3.77 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $61,170 | — | 610 | 1.45 |
| 33 | Indiana | $60,920 | — | 80 | 0.11 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $59,760 | — | 60 | 0.28 |
| 35 | Arizona | $59,500 | — | — | — |
| 36 | Maine | $56,780 | — | — | — |
| 37 | Ohio | $51,230 | — | 580 | 0.48 |
| 38 | Missouri | $49,610 | — | 210 | 0.33 |
| 39 | Alabama | $49,520 | — | 110 | 0.24 |
| 40 | Vermont | $46,980 | — | 70 | 1.13 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $46,700 | — | 60 | 0.24 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $39,920 | — | 530 | 3.44 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do special education teachers, all other make?
The median annual wage for special education teachers, all other in the United States is $76,580, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $48,440, and the top 10% earn $120,080.
How many special education teachers, all other are employed in the U.S.?
About 33,930 people work as special education teachers, all other nationwide.
Which state pays special education teachers, all other the most?
California pays the most at a median of $103,050, followed by New Mexico ($86,520) and Delaware ($85,040).
Which state pays special education teachers, all other the least?
West Virginia has the lowest median at $39,920.
Where are special education teachers, all other jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Maryland at 5.02×.