What Does it Take to Be a Special Education Teacher?
Position Description All special education teachers not listed separately.
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Job Outlook for Special Education Teachers
In the United States, there were 41,300 jobs for Special Education Teacher in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,100 new jobs for Special Education Teacher by 2026. The BLS estimates 3,400 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Special Education Teacher are Utah, Arizona, and Hawaii. Watch out if you plan on working in North Dakota, North Carolina, or Nebraska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
What is the Average Salary of a Special Education Teacher
The average yearly salary of a Special Education Teacher ranges between $34,580 and $98,730.

Special Education Teachers who work in Oregon, Rhode Island, or Virginia, make the highest salaries.
How much do Special Education Teachers make in different U.S. states?
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $60,840 |
Alaska | $62,040 |
Arizona | $48,850 |
Arkansas | $34,140 |
California | $66,640 |
Colorado | $51,370 |
Connecticut | $70,200 |
District of Columbia | $67,310 |
Florida | $51,500 |
Georgia | $58,010 |
Hawaii | $37,160 |
Idaho | $47,080 |
Illinois | $54,120 |
Indiana | $46,190 |
Iowa | $75,280 |
Kansas | $67,310 |
Kentucky | $58,910 |
Louisiana | $57,490 |
Maryland | $51,090 |
Massachusetts | $56,700 |
Michigan | $72,670 |
Minnesota | $68,540 |
Mississippi | $57,280 |
Missouri | $55,780 |
Montana | $58,430 |
Nebraska | $60,060 |
Nevada | $55,650 |
New Hampshire | $48,150 |
New Jersey | $65,380 |
New Mexico | $56,290 |
North Carolina | $45,670 |
Ohio | $42,690 |
Oklahoma | $40,300 |
Oregon | $81,990 |
Pennsylvania | $66,780 |
Rhode Island | $81,180 |
South Carolina | $62,740 |
Tennessee | $57,580 |
Texas | $53,840 |
Utah | $72,290 |
Vermont | $45,400 |
Virginia | $78,340 |
Washington | $59,520 |
West Virginia | $53,030 |
Wisconsin | $63,010 |
Where do Special Education Teachers Work?

The table below shows the approximate number of Special Education Teachers employed by various industries.

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