Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $84,890 +22% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,210
90th percentile $104,110
Employed locally 350
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,210
    25th
    $66,100
    50th (median)
    $84,890
    75th
    $94,150
    90th
    $104,110

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 105% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 5% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,410
    Vineland, NJ $80,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,900
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,080
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $74,890

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,000
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,790
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $59,110
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $74,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 22% above 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,210 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,100.