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Special education teacher salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$42.58
Average $42.58
Low $29.09
High $62.30

The average salary for a special education teacher is $42.58 per hour in the United States. 38.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 14, 2026).

Special Education Teacher job openings in United States

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Special Education Teacher
Champion Schools3out of 5 stars.
Phoenix, AZ
$50,000 - $65,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour 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
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Pierpointe Behavior Analyst of...
 
$218,400per year
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Chemung County
 
$209,040per year
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Manhattan Behavioral Center
 
$192,978per year
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LUNENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
$176,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Special Education Teachers near United States

  1. Queens, NY
    $58.91 per hour
  2. Phoenix, AZ
    $46.27 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $43.05 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $42.21 per hour
  5. Aurora, CO
    $41.95 per hour

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The average salary for a Special Education Teacher is $42.58 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 38.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Special Education Teacher salaries typically range between a low of $29.09 and a high of $62.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Special Education Teacher include Queens, NY at $58.91 per hour, Phoenix, AZ at $46.27 per hour, and Chicago, IL at $43.05 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Special Education Teacher include Amarillo Independent School District ($495,000 per year) and Blackfoot School District ($416,000 per year).