Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,470 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,390
90th percentile $80,720
Employed locally 340
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,390
    25th
    $57,560
    50th (median)
    $71,470
    75th
    $79,100
    90th
    $80,720

    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 Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,290
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Southwest New York?

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

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southwest New York is 2.7% above 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,390 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,560.