How much does a special education teacher make in Burlington?
$77,740a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,630Median: $77,740Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| 25th | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| Median | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $89,850 | $43.20 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.28 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $104,900 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $99,730 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teacher | $85,230 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $84,860 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $83,240 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $83,020 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $82,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $82,230 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $81,560 |
| Art | $81,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $37.38 ($77,740 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $77,740 against $65,120 nationally, 19% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $74,200, so Burlington pays 5% more.
Where does Burlington rank for special education teacher pay?
60 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,500 or more.
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.