Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $41,780 -40% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $73,330
Employed locally 410
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $29,010
    50th (median)
    $41,780
    75th
    $60,080
    90th
    $73,330

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 43% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 57% 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
    Connecticut $77,430
    Utica-Rome, NY $75,720
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $73,280
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $73,130
    Portland-South Portland, ME $71,870
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $71,730

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,370
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$39,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,830
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$44,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Provo, UT is 40% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,010.