Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $46,750 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,280
90th percentile $82,380
Employed locally 100
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,280
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $62,560
    90th
    $82,380

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 29% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Kingston, NY $98,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Washington $97,820
    Salinas, CA $96,450
    Bellingham, WA $89,990

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,430
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $79,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 32.8% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,280 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.