Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $60,280 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,900
90th percentile $79,090
Employed locally 110
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,900
    25th
    $57,260
    50th (median)
    $60,280
    75th
    $73,030
    90th
    $79,090

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% 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
    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 Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,270
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $63,850
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,380
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 13.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,900 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,260.