SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Southwestern New Hampshire
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH is $62,590 per year, 15.7% below the national median of $74,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH is $62,590 per year, 15.7% below the national median of $74,260. Half of workers earn between $56,740 and $72,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,570 and the ninetieth at $87,760.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Manchester records the highest median at $67,120. Of the 224 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 86th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,570 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $56,740 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $62,590 | −15.7% |
| 75th | $72,490 | −2.4% |
| 90th | $87,760 | +18.2% |
| Mean | $65,090 | −12.3% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $67,120 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwestern New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $62,590 buys what $60,067 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,067US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,590 a year, 15.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,570 to $87,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $67,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $62,590, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,260, so pay in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH is 15.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH earns more than $87,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Manchester, at $67,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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