Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Delaware

In Delaware, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $78,490 a year. About 1,160 people work in this job there.

$78,490Median yearly pay
$61,440–$81,960Middle half of workers, yearly
1,160People in this job in Delaware

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($74,260). Delaware ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Delaware

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$57,020
25% of workers$61,440
Half of workers (median)$78,490
75% of workers$81,960
90% of workers$94,830

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Delaware metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dover$66,330240

Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Delaware

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,960
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,920
Tutors$33,240
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67,780
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,360
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,990
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,230

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.