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Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Median annual wage: $75,350 · Job growth 2025-2035: +2.5% · Typical education: Doctoral or professional degree
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Median annual wage: $64,830 · Job growth 2025-2035: +2.4% · Typical education: Bachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Median annual wage: N/A · Job growth 2025-2035: N/A · Typical education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
Median annual wage: N/A · Job growth 2025-2035: N/A · Typical education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Median annual wage: $66,810 · Job growth 2025-2035: -0.4% · Typical education: Bachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Median annual wage: $74,260 · Job growth 2025-2035: -0.2% · Typical education: Bachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, All Other
Median annual wage: $76,580 · Job growth 2025-2035: +1.9% · Typical education: Bachelor's degree
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Median annual wage: $76,580 · Job growth 2025-2035: +1.9% · Typical education: Bachelor's degree