Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,190
↑ 18.5% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Special Education Teachers, Preschool — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Special Education Teachers, Preschool — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 18.5% since 2012 ($52,480 → $62,190)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $65,270
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,190 | -4.7% |
| 2023 | $65,270 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $62,240 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | $62,420 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | $61,400 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $60,000 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | $55,840 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $53,640 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $52,460 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | $53,990 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | $54,000 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | $52,070 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | $52,480 | — |
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.