Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $78,990 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,650
90th percentile $97,980
Employed locally 130
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,650
    25th
    $44,830
    50th (median)
    $78,990
    75th
    $97,980
    90th
    $97,980

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 145% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $80,120
    Michigan $75,820
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $75,700
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $71,770
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,810
    Savannah, GA $61,320

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,400
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,780
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $51,700
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Valdosta, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Valdosta, GA is 17.1% above the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $27,650 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,830.