DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
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
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.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Special Education Teachers, All Other
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore City Public Schools | $78,910 | 77 | +17% |
| 2 | EBS Healthcare, LLC | $66,560 | 7 | -1.3% |
| 3 | Gallaudet University | $56,160 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 4 | Tobinworld | $52,750 | 7 | -21.8% |
| 5 | SARAH JANE BRAIN FOUNDATION | $50,000 | 7 | -25.9% |
| 6 | Greenville Public School District | $41,850 | 5 | -37.9% |
| 7 | The New England Center for Children | $40,500 | 13 | -39.9% |
| 8 | Clarendon School District One | $36,685 | 5 | -45.6% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $78,910 | +39.8% | 55 | 1 |
| Southborough, MA | $40,500 | -28.2% | 12 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $33,742 | N/A | 1 |
| New Jersey | $29,540 | -60.5% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor 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| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Not specified | $78,910 |
| The New England Center for Children | Not specified | $40,500 |
| EBS Healthcare, LLC | Not specified | $66,560 |
| Tobinworld | Bachelor's | $52,750 |
| SARAH JANE BRAIN FOUNDATION | Not specified | $50,000 |
| Greenville Public School District | Not specified | $41,850 |
| Gallaudet University | Master's | $56,160 |
| Clarendon School District One | Not 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
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.
The 90th percentile salary is $109,360 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Baltimore, MD offers the highest median at $78,910.
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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