Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $58,540 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $58,540
    75th
    $62,310
    90th
    $78,520

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 23% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,200
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,950
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,980
    Instructional Coordinators $63,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Dubuque, IA is 15.9% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.