How much does a special education teacher make in Delaware?
$77,420a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Delaware. That is $37.22 an hour or $6,452 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.22
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,240Median: $77,420Highest 10%: $95,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,240 | $25.12 | |
| 25th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| Median | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| 75th | $87,760 | $42.19 | |
| 90th | $95,410 | $45.87 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 9. New Jersey | $79,110 |
| 10. Utah | $78,920 |
| 11. Oregon | $78,360 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,420 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,040 |
| 14. Maryland | $76,410 |
| 15. Michigan | $76,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $37.22 ($77,420 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $77,420 against $66,810 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Delaware rank for special education teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays special education teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $78,860 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.