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Special Education Teachers

Median Salary
67,190
Job Outlook
+4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

All special education teachers not listed separately.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of special education teachers is projected to decline 0 percent from 2023 to 2033. Despite declining employment, about 35,900 openings for special education teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,470

10%

$67,190

Median

$97,910

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Skills and Interest

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