Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Rome, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rome, GA

Median annual salary $62,000 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,340
90th percentile $82,000
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,340
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $62,000
    75th
    $74,650
    90th
    $82,000

    Rome economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,540 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 1% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,580
    Michigan $71,260
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,920
    Warner Robins, GA $70,110
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,400
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,230

    Related occupations in Rome, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72,100
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,810
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,010
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$64,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,460
    Tutors$32,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Rome, GA is 10.9% 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 Rome?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,340 per year in Rome, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.