The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $81,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,550.
Pay spans roughly $59,600 at the 10th percentile to $121,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,940 people work as special education teachers, secondary school in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $81,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,550 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $59,600 |
| 90th percentile | $121,960 |
| Employment | 3,940 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.