Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $65,280 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $96,970
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $65,280
    75th
    $79,730
    90th
    $96,970

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 8% 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
    Vallejo, CA $97,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $86,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Pennsylvania $75,330

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,370
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $26,730
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $52,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Staunton, VA is 6.2% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.