DE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Delaware

Median Annual Salary $58,990 -6% below national average (national: $63,000)
$64,240Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
880Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$58,990
$49,710
10th pct.
$83,410
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$49,710N/A
25th percentile$55,910N/A
50th percentile (median)$58,990N/A
75th percentile$74,790N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$83,410N/A
Mean (average)$64,240N/A

How Delaware Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Delaware
Delaware (current) $58,990
California $90,530 +53%
Washington $85,340 +45%
District of Columbia $82,400 +40%
Connecticut $81,220 +38%
New York $80,750 +37%
Massachusetts $78,820 +34%
Oregon $78,320 +33%
Rhode Island $77,930 +32%

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Related Occupations in Delaware

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $58,870 820
Roofers $59,280 230
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,510 5,950
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $58,410 230
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $58,330 100
Sales and Related Workers, All Other $58,250 100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Delaware?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Delaware is $64,240 per year. The median (middle) salary is $58,990 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Delaware?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in Delaware typically earn around $49,710 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $55,910 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Delaware?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Delaware make approximately $83,410 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $74,790 per year.

How does the Delaware Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Delaware is $58,990, which is -6% below national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes