Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary (2025)
Based on 29,510 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $45,620 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $52,210 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $64,830 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $91,660 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $130,040 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$46K
25th
$52K
Median
$65K
75th
$92K
90th
$130K
Highest Paying States for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $96,730 |
| New York | $95,570 |
| Massachusetts | $94,860 |
| Washington | $91,660 |
| Maryland | $89,650 |
| Connecticut | $86,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,680 |
| Oregon | $81,540 |
| Virginia | $79,490 |
| Alaska | $78,420 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $96,730 per year, while Alaska has an average of $78,420 — a difference of $18,310. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Special Education Teachers, Preschool
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 29,510 workers were employed as Special Education Teachers, Preschools in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $76,380 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-2051