Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Davenport, IA-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Median annual salary $61,300 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,440
90th percentile $90,540
Employed locally 200
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,440
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $61,300
    75th
    $74,470
    90th
    $90,540

    Davenport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,925 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 15% 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
    California $101,250
    District of Columbia $96,880
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,040
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,250

    Related occupations in Davenport, IA-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,210
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Davenport, IA-IL is 11.9% 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 Davenport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,440 per year in Davenport, IA-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.