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All special education teachers not listed separately.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Mean wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
38,000 | 4.1 % | (4) | $ 71,330 | 2.1 % |
Percentile wage estimates for Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annual Wage (2) | $ 38,130 | $ 48,350 | $ 61,720 | $ 82,230 | $ 104,370 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for Special Education Teachers, All Other are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in Special Education Teachers, All Other, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Elementary and Secondary Schools | 28,730 | 0.36 | (4) | $ 71,420 |
Individual and Family Services | 1,530 | 0.06 | (4) | $ 79,010 |
Educational Support Services | 1,220 | 0.63 | (4) | $ 74,430 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1,070 | 0.02 | (4) | $ 84,520 |
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 760 | 0.04 | (4) | $ 74,750 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Educational Support Services | 1,220 | 0.63 | (4) | $ 74,430 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools | 28,730 | 0.36 | (4) | $ 71,420 |
Other Schools and Instruction | 600 | 0.15 | (4) | $ 49,430 |
Other Residential Care Facilities | 220 | 0.15 | (4) | $ 52,620 |
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | 670 | 0.11 | (4) | $ 52,220 |
Top paying industries for Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 580 | 0.02 | (4) | $ 104,250 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1,070 | 0.02 | (4) | $ 84,520 |
Individual and Family Services | 1,530 | 0.06 | (4) | $ 79,010 |
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 500 | 0.02 | (4) | $ 74,940 |
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 760 | 0.04 | (4) | $ 74,750 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for Special Education Teachers, All Other are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in Special Education Teachers, All Other, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 8,730 | 0.53 | 1.96 | (4) | $ 73,570 |
Florida | 4,000 | 0.46 | 1.72 | (4) | $ 68,860 |
Texas | 2,670 | 0.22 | 0.81 | (4) | $ 60,290 |
Illinois | 2,350 | 0.42 | 1.55 | (4) | $ 58,010 |
Virginia | 2,020 | 0.54 | 2.00 | (8) | (8) |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Mexico | 1,100 | 1.41 | 5.24 | (4) | $ 55,280 |
Maryland | 1,870 | 0.73 | 2.72 | (4) | $ 67,080 |
New Hampshire | 440 | 0.69 | 2.58 | (4) | $ 56,330 |
West Virginia | 410 | 0.62 | 2.32 | (4) | $ 54,810 |
Connecticut | 950 | 0.60 | 2.24 | (4) | $ 71,050 |
Top paying states for Special Education Teachers, All Other:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 1,980 | 0.23 | 0.85 | (4) | $ 102,960 |
Massachusetts | 1,740 | 0.51 | 1.90 | (4) | $ 92,330 |
Delaware | 50 | 0.11 | 0.42 | (4) | $ 89,090 |
Oregon | 1,090 | 0.60 | 2.22 | (4) | $ 87,990 |
Wisconsin | (8) | (8) | (8) | (4) | $ 83,560 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,200 | 0.73 | 2.72 | (4) | $ 64,470 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,990 | 1.02 | 3.78 | (4) | $ 89,120 |
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 1,730 | 0.20 | 0.74 | (4) | $ 108,070 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 1,580 | 0.37 | 1.38 | (4) | $ 61,930 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 1,430 | 0.55 | 2.05 | (4) | $ 95,590 |
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 1,140 | 0.97 | 3.60 | (4) | $ 81,680 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 960 | 0.37 | 1.37 | (4) | $ 72,570 |
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 950 | 3.98 | 14.74 | (4) | $ 53,020 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 920 | 0.26 | 0.95 | (4) | $ 62,000 |
Albuquerque, NM | 830 | 2.28 | 8.45 | (4) | $ 53,930 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 950 | 3.98 | 14.74 | (4) | $ 53,020 |
Yuba City, CA | 110 | 2.40 | 8.88 | (4) | $ 76,850 |
Albuquerque, NM | 830 | 2.28 | 8.45 | (4) | $ 53,930 |
Waterbury, CT | 150 | 2.28 | 8.44 | (4) | $ 70,820 |
Ocala, FL | 240 | 2.24 | 8.31 | (4) | $ 69,610 |
Springfield, IL | 140 | 1.42 | 5.28 | (4) | $ 47,960 |
Flint, MI | 170 | 1.38 | 5.12 | (4) | $ 68,070 |
Abilene, TX | 90 | 1.27 | 4.70 | (4) | $ 52,830 |
Jackson, MI | 70 | 1.22 | 4.54 | (4) | $ 72,710 |
Modesto, CA | 220 | 1.21 | 4.49 | (4) | $ 81,310 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 1,730 | 0.20 | 0.74 | (4) | $ 108,070 |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 480 | 0.44 | 1.65 | (4) | $ 99,270 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 1,430 | 0.55 | 2.05 | (4) | $ 95,590 |
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 570 | 0.50 | 1.87 | (4) | $ 94,650 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 420 | 0.27 | 1.01 | (4) | $ 94,350 |
Albany, OR | (8) | (8) | (8) | (4) | $ 92,100 |
Fresno, CA | 290 | 0.76 | 2.83 | (4) | $ 89,330 |
Eugene, OR | 110 | 0.74 | 2.76 | (4) | $ 89,120 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,990 | 1.02 | 3.78 | (4) | $ 89,120 |
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | 280 | 0.29 | 1.07 | (4) | $ 87,870 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | 150 | 0.61 | 2.26 | (4) | $ 64,340 |
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 0.88 | 3.25 | (4) | $ 53,520 |
Nevada nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 1.12 | 4.14 | (4) | $ 71,800 |
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 0.82 | 3.03 | (4) | $ 53,500 |
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 1.38 | 5.12 | (4) | $ 66,720 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 1.38 | 5.12 | (4) | $ 66,720 |
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | 90 | 1.19 | 4.40 | (4) | $ 67,580 |
Nevada nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 1.12 | 4.14 | (4) | $ 71,800 |
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 0.88 | 3.25 | (4) | $ 53,520 |
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.83 | 3.08 | (4) | $ 87,860 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for Special Education Teachers, All Other:
Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 0.66 | 2.47 | (4) | $ 88,370 |
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.83 | 3.08 | (4) | $ 87,860 |
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 60 | 0.52 | 1.93 | (4) | $ 72,760 |
Nevada nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 1.12 | 4.14 | (4) | $ 71,800 |
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | (4) | $ 69,700 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate—50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OEWS estimates and related information:
May 2021 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2021 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2021 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2021 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 31, 2022