The salary statistics and trend of special education teachers in the industry of other schools and instruction 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 | $26,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,790 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for special education teachers in the industry of other schools and instruction. 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 $80,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent special education teachers is $26,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of special education teachers in the industry of Other Schools and Instruction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,040 | -24.19% | -23.92% |
| 2016 | $47,240 | 7.15% | - |
| 2015 | $43,860 | 2.30% | - |
| 2014 | $42,850 | 3.27% | - |
| 2013 | $41,450 | -13.73% | - |
| 2012 | $47,140 | - | - |
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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