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Special education teacher salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Special Education Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$43.03
Average $43.03
Low $29.54
High $62.67

The average salary for a special education teacher is $43.03 per hour in the United States. 38.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Special Education Teacher job openings in United States

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26/27 SY Teacher - Special Edu...
Las Cruces Public Schools3.7out of 5 stars.
Las Cruces, NM
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Special Education Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Amarillo Independent School Di...
 
$495,000per year
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Blackfoot School District
 
$416,000per year
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Ufsd
 
$286,000per year
Pierpointe Behavior Analyst of...
 
$218,400per year
Chemung County
 
$209,040per year
Manhattan Behavioral Center
 
$192,978per year

Highest paying cities for Special Education Teachers near United States

  1. Queens, NY
    $57.86 per hour
  2. Phoenix, AZ
    $45.78 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $43.42 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $42.72 per hour
  5. Aurora, CO
    $41.62 per hour

Where can a Special Education Teacher earn more?

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