The salary statistics and trend of preschool special education teachers in the industry of offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare preschool special education teacher salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,100 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for preschool special education teachers in the industry of offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) preschool special education teachers is $122,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent preschool special education teachers is $29,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of preschool special education teachers in the industry of Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,200 | 15.78% | 7.45% |
| 2016 | $49,860 | -10.19% | - |
| 2015 | $54,940 | -18.97% | - |
| 2014 | $65,360 | -4.48% | - |
| 2013 | $68,290 | 19.77% | - |
| 2012 | $54,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of preschool special education teachers in 20 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of preschool special education teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.