How much do special education teachers make?

What Special Education Teachers Do. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. read more

The median annual Special Education Teacher salary is $53,445, as of May 30, 2018, with a range usually between $41,485-$65,405, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. read more

Employment of special education teachers is expected to grow at a rate of about 8% from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as average for all occupations. This is due to more effective and earlier screening and identification of various physical, emotional, mental, and learning disabilities. read more

Average Special Education Teacher Yearly Salary in the United States Special Education Teachers earn an average yearly salary of $45,731. Salaries typically start from $24,683 and go up to $68,611. read more