Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary
Special Education Teachers, All Other earn a median $76,580 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$76,580
$36.82 per hour
Range
$48,440 – $120,080
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
33,930
across the U.S.
▲13.6%
Pay trend: The median for special education teachers, all other in the U.S. rose from $67,430 (May 2024) to $76,580 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 11.2%.
What special education teachers, all other do
All special education teachers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.9% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,300
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of special education teachers, all other is projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Special Education Teachers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$62,704
per year · effective tax rate 18.1%
$5,225Monthly
$2,613Twice a month
$2,412Every 2 weeks
$30.15Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,018
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,748
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,110
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$62,704
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,440 | $23.29 | $41,102 |
| 25th percentile | $60,930 | $29.29 | $51,137 |
| Median (50th) | $76,580 | $36.82 | $62,704 |
| 75th percentile | $99,690 | $47.93 | $78,962 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $120,080 | $57.73 | $93,306 |
Best cities for special education teachers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $109,600 | $78,546 | $69,163 | 4,230 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $109,600
Special Education Teachers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $103,050 | +17.6% | $74,632 | $64,830 – $126,210 | 8,920 |
| New Mexico | $86,520 | +4.2% | $66,788 | $79,710 – $107,250 | 100 |
| Delaware | $85,040 | +12.3% | $64,384 | $61,820 – $102,500 | 50 |
| Oregon | $82,240 | +0.9% | $60,319 | $58,820 – $136,490 | 820 |
| Rhode Island | $80,080 | +4.5% | $62,780 | $50,670 – $98,940 | 110 |
| Colorado | $79,290 | +18.9% | $61,830 | $44,960 – $98,920 | 180 |
| Michigan | $78,540 | +3.6% | $60,996 | $49,500 – $101,330 | 3,320 |
| Massachusetts | $78,440 | +5.3% | $60,311 | $56,800 – $108,850 | 300 |
| Virginia | $77,280 | +6.1% | $59,567 | $51,690 – $108,040 | 540 |
| Washington | $76,790 | +14.4% | $62,852 | $48,630 – $101,280 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,530 | +10.1% | $60,319 | $46,990 – $99,500 | 450 |
| Georgia | $76,130 | +24.3% | $59,059 | $48,440 – $101,560 | 980 |
| Maryland | $76,100 | +9.7% | $59,115 | $61,390 – $105,130 | 3,020 |
| District of Columbia | $71,130 | −11.8% | $55,693 | $42,860 – $107,140 | 130 |
| New Jersey | $71,110 | −4.9% | $56,475 | $48,780 – $103,980 | 610 |
| Iowa | $71,050 | +15.3% | $56,766 | $36,390 – $90,870 | 340 |
| Minnesota | $69,470 | +3.0% | $54,502 | $47,490 – $98,100 | 180 |
| Florida | $68,690 | +20.7% | $57,153 | $50,570 – $97,240 | 900 |
| Utah | $67,860 | +4.4% | $54,482 | $52,440 – $99,250 | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $66,910 | +3.4% | $53,735 | $40,540 – $80,510 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $66,670 | +11.7% | $55,732 | $51,830 – $78,800 | 160 |
| New York | $65,970 | −31.7% | $52,222 | $47,130 – $126,430 | 2,170 |
| Texas | $65,710 | +0.6% | $54,978 | $43,980 – $84,230 | 880 |
| North Carolina | $65,170 | +5.6% | $52,453 | $50,440 – $74,940 | — |
| Illinois | $64,850 | +5.7% | $51,222 | $47,660 – $100,320 | 2,560 |
| Nevada | $64,410 | +4.2% | $53,933 | $54,800 – $83,210 | 1,230 |
| Tennessee | $63,300 | −1.8% | $53,042 | $45,490 – $81,740 | 180 |
| Kentucky | $63,140 | −0.2% | $50,821 | $48,410 – $83,780 | 290 |
| Arkansas | $61,690 | +7.7% | $49,555 | $50,490 – $79,630 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $61,500 | −2.6% | $51,595 | $50,830 – $80,180 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $61,480 | +7.6% | $49,738 | $40,730 – $102,050 | 1,400 |
| Louisiana | $61,170 | +3.7% | $49,881 | $47,390 – $79,130 | 610 |
| Indiana | $60,920 | −1.5% | $49,362 | $48,240 – $72,490 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $59,760 | +24.8% | $48,358 | $38,950 – $105,680 | 60 |
| Arizona | $59,500 | −0.6% | $48,710 | $45,680 – $92,330 | — |
| Maine | $56,780 | +1.7% | $45,152 | $52,480 – $89,000 | — |
| Ohio | $51,230 | +9.4% | $42,717 | $37,530 – $92,020 | 580 |
| Missouri | $49,610 | +3.9% | $40,647 | $43,310 – $83,240 | 210 |
| Alabama | $49,520 | +37.3% | $39,758 | $37,590 – $88,710 | 110 |
| Vermont | $46,980 | +3.8% | $38,788 | $45,140 – $65,980 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $46,700 | +29.6% | $38,567 | $27,410 – $69,620 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $39,920 | +28.4% | $33,159 | $30,050 – $51,810 | 530 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $74,260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $66,810 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $65,120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $64,830 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $72,040 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $66,270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $65,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,370 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,970 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,680 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teachers, all other make?
The national median salary for special education teachers, all other is $76,580 a year ($36.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,440 and the top 10% earn over $120,080. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays special education teachers, all other the most?
California has the highest median pay at $103,050. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many special education teachers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 33,930 people work as special education teachers, all other nationwide.