Special Education Teacher
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$63,000/yr
Typical range
$50,000 – $80,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Special Education Teacher does
Develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities to support their academic and personal growth.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- E-Learning Content Developer — $65,000/yr
- Academic Advisor — $52,000/yr
- Corporate Trainer — $68,000/yr
- Curriculum Developer — $72,000/yr
- Education Administrator — $100,000/yr
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