Search for Personnel Preparation ProgramsJob Growth Projections
| Occupational Title | Employment 2006 | Projected Employment 2016 | Percent Increase from 2006-2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers | 459,000 | 530,000 | 15 |
| Special Education teachers-preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school | 219,000 | 262,000 | 20 |
| Special Education teachers-middle school | 102,000 | 118,000 | 16 |
| Special education teachers-secondary school | 138,000 | 150,000 | 9 |
| Source: Data from the U.S. Department of Labor | |||
Salary
Median annual earnings in May 2006 of wage-and-salary special education teachers who worked primarily in preschools, kindergartens, and elementary schools were $46,360. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,500 and $59,320. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $31,320, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $73,620.May 2008 statistics for:
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Occuptional Outlook Handbook
American Federation of Teachers
