How much does a special education teacher make in Delaware?
$59,250a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Delaware. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,600Median: $59,250Highest 10%: $63,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $56,330 | $27.08 | |
| Median | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 90th | $63,430 | $30.50 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,560 |
| Dover, DE | $59,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 31. California | $59,550 |
| 32. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $59,310 |
| 34. Delaware | $59,250 |
| 35. Kansas | $59,220 |
| 36. Florida | $58,240 |
| 37. Utah | $58,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $28.49 ($59,250 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $59,250 against $64,830 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Delaware rank for special education teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 34 of 45 states.
Which city in Delaware pays special education teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $79,560 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.