Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,700 -20% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,710
90th percentile $59,640
Employed locally 180
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,710
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $55,700
    75th
    $58,490
    90th
    $59,640

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,810
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,180
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $58,360
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Puerto Rico is 20% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,710 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.