SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · United States
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School across the United States is $74,260 per year, measured over 163,930 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $101,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Pay for this occupation varies by 94.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $101,120 and Mississippi pays $51,970.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $101,120 | 2,510 | |
| 2 | California | $101,060 | 12,100 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $99,670 | 440 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $93,530 | 1,560 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $92,990 | 830 | |
| 6 | New York | $89,310 | 15,250 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $83,890 | 5,470 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $83,770 | 7,520 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $81,710 | 1,920 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $80,580 | 590 |
States with the most Special Education Teachers, Secondary School jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 15,250 | $89,310 | |
| 2 | California | 12,100 | $101,060 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 11,040 | $77,000 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 10,580 | $76,180 | |
| 5 | Texas | 10,200 | $64,830 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 9,490 | $79,890 | |
| 7 | Florida | 7,940 | $61,510 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 7,520 | $83,770 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 6,380 | $68,400 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 5,470 | $83,890 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $117,640 | 400 |
| 2 | San Diego | $115,160 | 1,220 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $105,160 | 1,260 |
| 4 | Oxnard | $104,090 | 290 |
| 5 | Riverside | $103,730 | 1,630 |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $103,420 | 60 |
| 7 | Bremerton | $102,890 | 80 |
| 8 | Seattle | $102,290 | 1,270 |
| 9 | Baltimore | $101,700 | 760 |
| 10 | Olympia | $101,060 | 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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