Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Ponce, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ponce, PR

Median annual salary $56,750 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,260
90th percentile $59,220
Employed locally 150
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,260
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $56,750
    75th
    $57,440
    90th
    $59,220

    Ponce economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 275% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 175% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,720
    Springfield, MA $80,640
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,080
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,580
    Springfield, OH $73,780

    Related occupations in Ponce, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,690
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,510
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,050
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,790
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$45,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Ponce, PR is 18.5% 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 Ponce?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,260 per year in Ponce, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.