How much does a special education teacher make in Delaware?
$78,490a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Delaware. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,020Median: $78,490Highest 10%: $94,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| 25th | $61,440 | $29.54 | |
| Median | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $81,960 | $39.40 | |
| 90th | $94,830 | $45.59 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,760 |
| Dover, DE | $66,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 10. Alaska | $80,580 |
| 11. Illinois | $79,890 |
| 12. Vermont | $79,360 |
| 13. Delaware | $78,490 |
| 14. Michigan | $78,050 |
| 15. Oregon | $77,400 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $77,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $37.74 ($78,490 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $78,490 against $74,260 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Delaware rank for special education teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays special education teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $79,760 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.