How much does a special education teacher make in Delaware?
$65,990a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Delaware. That is $31.73 an hour or $5,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.73
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,350Median: $65,990Highest 10%: $95,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,350 | $24.69 | |
| 25th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $65,990 | $31.73 | |
| 75th | $81,480 | $39.17 | |
| 90th | $95,500 | $45.91 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,290 |
| Dover, DE | $60,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 19. Pennsylvania | $72,680 |
| 20. Virginia | $67,740 |
| 21. Minnesota | $67,620 |
| 22. Delaware | $65,990 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $65,160 |
| 24. Nevada | $65,110 |
| 25. Alabama | $64,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $31.73 ($65,990 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $65,990 against $65,120 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Delaware rank for special education teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays special education teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $74,290 a year.
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.