Salary of Special Education Teacher in United States


$75,302 / Annual
Based on 614 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
$44,500
Average salary
$75,302
Maximum
$115,200

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary distribution

P10
$55,000
P25
$62,990
P50
$71,375
P75
$87,395
P90
$105,600

Based on 492 job listings with salary

Salary by city

City Median / Annual Listings vs. national
Aurora $105,600 4 +48%
Los Angeles $91,123 14 +27.7%
Palmdale $90,100 3 +26.2%
Vista $85,000 5 +19.1%
Gaffney $80,640 3 +13%
At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, ch $80,000 4 +12.1%
Palatine $74,250 4 +4%
Swansea $73,000 5 +2.3%
Colorado Springs $70,639 4 -1%
North Bergen $70,500 8 -1.2%

Salary of Special Education Teacher in United States

FAQ - Special Education Teacher

The average salary for Special Education Teacher is USD75,302 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 614 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Special Education Teacher in United States.

The lowest salary of Special Education Teacher per year in United States is USD44,500

The highest salary for Special Education Teacher per year in United States is USD115,200

Data updated: April 2026

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Methodology

  • Sample: 492 job listings with published salary
  • Calculation: P10, P25, P50 (median), P75, P90 percentiles from salary ranges
  • Outliers removed: salaries below P1 and above P99
  • City data: minimum 5 listings for inclusion