The salary statistics and trend of special education teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare special education teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,790 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for special education teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) special education teachers is $80,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent special education teachers is $32,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of special education teachers in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,930 | -0.81% | 11.18% |
| 2016 | $53,360 | -4.55% | - |
| 2015 | $55,790 | 6.00% | - |
| 2014 | $52,440 | 7.40% | - |
| 2013 | $48,560 | 3.19% | - |
| 2012 | $47,010 | - | - |
The average salaries of special education teachers in 22 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of special education teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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