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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

A comprehensive guide to Special Education Teachers, Secondary School licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$66,719 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

See salary section for local market context

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$101,250High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board5 yearsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
$97,820Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
NY
New YorkCompact: Yes
$91,830Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: Pending
$89,460Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: Yes
$82,580Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: No
$80,360Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states