Average salary, compensation, and wages for Teachers-special education in the United StatesMedian annual earnings in 2002 of special education teachers who worked primarily in preschools, kindergartens, and elementary schools were $42,690. The middle 50 percent earned between $34,160 and $54,340. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,680, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $67,810. Median annual earnings in 2002 of middle school special education teachers were $41,350. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,460 and $52,370. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,560, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $65,070. Median annual earnings in 2002 of special education teachers who worked primarily in secondary schools were $44,130. The middle 50 percent earned between $35,320 and $56,850. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,630, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $71,020. In 2002, about 62 percent of special education teachers belonged to unions—mainly the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association—that bargain with school systems over wages, hours, and the terms and conditions of employment. In most schools, teachers receive extra pay for coaching sports and working with students in extracurricular activities. Some teachers earn extra income during the summer, working in the school system or in other jobs. More information on Teachers-special education from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Teachers-special education occupation Number of Teachers-special education in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Teachers-special education Working conditions for Teachers-special education Significant points for Teachers-special education Training requirements for Teachers-special education Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |