Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,600 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,920
90th percentile $94,080
Employed locally 420
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,920
    25th
    $59,550
    50th (median)
    $74,600
    75th
    $79,710
    90th
    $94,080

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,320
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,660
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,040
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $67,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

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

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Capital/Northern New York is 7.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,920 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,550.