Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in the United States

DOL-verified data from 304 government filings, with BLS survey comparison.

DOL Median Salary
$56,426
BLS median: $67,430
DOL Median Salary
$56,426
From 304 DOL filings
BLS Median Salary
$67,430
BLS OEWS 2024 survey
Total Employers
122
Companies with DOL filings
Total Employment
39,350
Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$56,426
DOL-Filed Salary Range
$21,500$42,997$56,426$75,336$91,610

This figure comes from 304 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.

What BLS Says the Market Pays

$67,430
BLS Survey Salary Range
$43,220$53,470$67,430$87,890$109,360

This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 39,350 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.

DOL-filed salaries are 16.3% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Special Education Teachers, All Other

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings
RankEmployerMedian SalaryFilingsvs Market
1Baltimore City Public Schools$78,91077+17%
2EBS Healthcare, LLC$66,5607-1.3%
3Gallaudet University$56,1605-16.7%
4Tobinworld$52,7507-21.8%
5SARAH JANE BRAIN FOUNDATION$50,0007-25.9%
6Greenville Public School District$41,8505-37.9%
7The New England Center for Children$40,50013-39.9%
8Clarendon School District One$36,6855-45.6%

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Salary by Metro Area

Metro AreaMedianvs NationalFilingsEmployers
Baltimore, MD$78,910+39.8%551
Southborough, MA$40,500-28.2%121

Salary by State

StateMedianvs NationalFilings
Maryland$78,910+13.8%57
Illinois$72,500+18.2%2
Arizona$72,000+20.2%1
Nebraska$68,000+42%3
Connecticut$63,000+10.3%1
New York$60,000-37.9%12
California$56,692-35.3%27
Oregon$55,943-31.3%1
Wisconsin$55,280-14.6%4
Delaware$55,000-27.4%1
Kentucky$52,074-17.7%1
North Dakota$51,229-18.8%1
District of Columbia$50,830-37%2
Georgia$47,267-22.8%2
Florida$46,809-17.8%4
Texas$45,410-30.5%3
Washington$45,000-33%3
Michigan$43,643-42.4%6
New Mexico$43,551-47.6%4
Mississippi$43,243+20%9
Louisiana$43,160-26.9%2
Tennessee$43,000-33.3%1
Colorado$42,997-35.5%3
Arkansas$42,990-24.9%4
Nevada$42,250-31.7%1
Minnesota$42,200-37.4%6
Massachusetts$40,600-45.5%15
Utah$37,869-41.8%4
South Carolina$34,060-44.3%4
Montana$33,742N/A1
New Jersey$29,540-60.5%1

Salary Trend - DOL Data

Education Requirements

From PERM filings

For Special Education Teachers, All Other positions, 44% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 33% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.

Education by Top Employer

Most common minimum education from PERM filings
EmployerMost Common EducationMedian Salary
Baltimore City Public SchoolsNot specified$78,910
The New England Center for ChildrenNot specified$40,500
EBS Healthcare, LLCNot specified$66,560
TobinworldBachelor's$52,750
SARAH JANE BRAIN FOUNDATIONNot specified$50,000
Greenville Public School DistrictNot specified$41,850
Gallaudet UniversityMaster's$56,160
Clarendon School District OneNot specified$36,685

Salary by Industry

Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)

The highest-paying industry for Special Education Teachers, All Other is Educational Services at $63,652. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Health Care and Social Assistance at $42,827.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Special Education Teachers, All Other make?

Based on 304 DOL filings, the median salary for a Special Education Teachers, All Other is $56,426, ranging from $42,997 to $75,336.

What is the highest salary for a Special Education Teachers, All Other?

The 90th percentile salary is $109,360 according to BLS data.

Which city pays the most for Special Education Teachers, All Other?

Based on DOL filings, Baltimore, MD offers the highest median at $78,910.

Does this data include all Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Special Education Teachers, All Other positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.