Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Arecibo, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arecibo, PR

Median annual salary $55,850 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,300
90th percentile $70,820
Employed locally 150
National median $69,590

Compare Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Arecibo, PR stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
in
Arecibo, PR
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,300
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $55,850
    75th
    $56,130
    90th
    $70,820

    Arecibo economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $24,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 229% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 129% above 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,720
    Springfield, MA $80,640
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,080
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,580
    Springfield, OH $73,780

    Related occupations in Arecibo, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,210
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,610
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,910
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Arecibo, PR is 19.7% 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 Arecibo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,300 per year in Arecibo, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.