How much does a special education teacher make in Alaska?
$80,230a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Alaska. That is $38.57 an hour or $6,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.57
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,690Median: $80,230Highest 10%: $97,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,690 | $28.22 | |
| 25th | $78,090 | $37.54 | |
| Median | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| 75th | $95,800 | $46.06 | |
| 90th | $97,820 | $47.03 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 5. Rhode Island | $84,300 |
| 6. Connecticut | $82,950 |
| 7. New York | $81,260 |
| 8. Alaska | $80,230 |
| 9. Maryland | $78,850 |
| 10. Illinois | $77,960 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $38.57 ($80,230 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $80,230 against $65,120 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Alaska rank for special education teacher pay?
Alaska ranks 8 of 51 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.