SOC 25-2059 · May 2025 · United States
Special Education Teachers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other across the United States is $76,580 per year, measured over 33,930 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $103,050.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Special Education Teachers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 158.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $103,050 and West Virginia pays $39,920.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,050 | 8,920 | |
| 2 | New Mexico | $86,520 | 100 | |
| 3 | Delaware | $85,040 | 50 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $82,240 | 820 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $80,080 | 110 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $79,290 | 180 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $78,540 | 3,320 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $78,440 | 300 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $77,280 | 540 | |
| 10 | Washington | $76,790 | 170 |
States with the most Special Education Teachers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,920 | $103,050 | |
| 2 | Michigan | 3,320 | $78,540 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 3,020 | $76,100 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 2,560 | $64,850 | |
| 5 | New York | 2,170 | $65,970 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | 1,400 | $61,480 | |
| 7 | Nevada | 1,230 | $64,410 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 980 | $76,130 | |
| 9 | Florida | 900 | $68,690 | |
| 10 | Texas | 880 | $65,710 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas | $112,900 | 200 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $110,000 | 110 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $109,600 | 4,230 |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $107,390 | 140 |
| 5 | Visalia | $107,190 | 200 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $106,650 | 100 |
| 7 | San Luis Obispo | $106,510 | 50 |
| 8 | San Diego | $102,870 | 410 |
| 9 | Riverside | $101,850 | 580 |
| 10 | Modesto | $101,030 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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