Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $62,510 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,730
90th percentile $76,520
Employed locally 50
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,730
    25th
    $62,510
    50th (median)
    $62,510
    75th
    $66,010
    90th
    $76,520

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 26% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $98,630
    Rhode Island $89,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,520
    Bend, OR $83,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,760

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,500
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$95,740
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Bismarck, ND is 10.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,730 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,510.