SOC 25-2051 · May 2025 · United States
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool across the United States is $64,830 per year, measured over 29,510 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $99,070.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Pay for this occupation varies by 178.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $99,070 and Arkansas pays $35,580.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $99,070 | 710 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $92,060 | 1,720 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $87,960 | 380 | |
| 4 | Washington | $86,580 | 820 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $85,010 | 70 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $83,510 | 490 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $80,390 | 110 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $79,000 | 70 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $78,040 | 810 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $77,570 | 650 |
States with the most Special Education Teachers, Preschool jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 6,220 | $68,180 | |
| 2 | California | 2,510 | $59,550 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,010 | $65,680 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 1,720 | $92,060 | |
| 5 | Florida | 1,370 | $58,240 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | 1,250 | $75,880 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 1,150 | $60,700 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 1,080 | $62,580 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | 960 | $56,890 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 940 | $62,250 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $119,560 | 380 |
| 2 | San Diego | $117,200 | 240 |
| 3 | Akron | $100,650 | 60 |
| 4 | Boston | $99,440 | 610 |
| 5 | Seattle | $94,240 | 470 |
| 6 | Fresno | $93,800 | 120 |
| 7 | Bridgeport | $92,660 | 80 |
| 8 | New Haven | $90,440 | 50 |
| 9 | Hartford | $89,180 | 130 |
| 10 | Naples | $86,120 | 40 |
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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