Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $48,720 -30% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,280
90th percentile $56,660
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,280
    25th
    $46,990
    50th (median)
    $48,720
    75th
    $55,670
    90th
    $56,660

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 60% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 40% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $59,050
    Rapid City, SD $56,170

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,110
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,600
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 30% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,280 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,990.