Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $61,670 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $83,040
Employed locally 200
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $51,640
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $74,020
    90th
    $83,040

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,580
    Michigan $71,260
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,920
    Warner Robins, GA $70,110
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,400
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,230

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,020
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $29,310
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 11.4% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,640.