How much does a special education teacher make in Delaware?
$85,040a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Delaware. That is $40.88 an hour or $7,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.88
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,820Median: $85,040Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 25th | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| Median | $85,040 | $40.88 | |
| 75th | $96,090 | $46.20 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.28 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $73,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 1. California | $103,100 |
| 2. New Mexico | $86,520 |
| 3. Delaware | $85,040 |
| 4. Oregon | $82,240 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $80,080 |
| 6. Colorado | $79,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $40.88 ($85,040 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $85,040 against $76,580 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Delaware rank for special education teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 3 of 42 states.
Which city in Delaware pays special education teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $73,390 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.