Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $76,080 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,990
90th percentile $97,870
Employed locally 390
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,990
    25th
    $63,460
    50th (median)
    $76,080
    75th
    $94,590
    90th
    $97,870

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,410
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $84,890
    Vineland, NJ $80,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,900
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $74,890

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,770
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Trenton, NJ is 9.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,990 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,460.