Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$69,590
↑ 12.8% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 12.8% since 2019 ($61,710 → $69,590)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $69,590
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,590 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $66,620 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $63,560 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $62,120 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | $62,320 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $61,710 | — |
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.