Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northwest Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,410 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,410
90th percentile $83,090
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,410
    25th
    $58,610
    50th (median)
    $62,410
    75th
    $72,080
    90th
    $83,090

    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 Northwest Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,100
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,130
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northwest Nebraska is 10.3% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,410 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,610.