Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $58,650 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,650
90th percentile $73,750
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,650
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $58,650
    75th
    $72,520
    90th
    $73,750

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 83% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $101,250
    District of Columbia $96,880
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,040
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,250

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,690
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,180
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,180
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Ames, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Ames, IA is 15.7% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Ames?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,650 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.