Special Education Teachers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for special education teacherss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $74,730 ≈ $36/hr
National median salary $67,170
Total employment 583,430 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do special education teachers make in the U.S.?
The median special education teachers salary in the United States is $67,170 per year (mean $74,730), and about 80% earn between $49,230 and $105,020.
How much do special education teachers make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.