Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$67,430
↑ 29.7% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Special Education Teachers, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Special Education Teachers, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.7% since 2012 ($51,980 → $67,430)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $67,430
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,430 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $67,190 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $63,950 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $61,720 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | $62,820 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $61,190 | +8.0% |
| 2018 | $56,680 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | $54,800 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $53,860 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | $53,920 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | $54,520 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | $49,970 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | $51,980 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.