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Assistant professor of special education salary

Average assistant professor of special education salary

$68,088

$32.73 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant professor of special education salary
$37,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Assistant Professor of Special Education Salary

The average salary for an Assistant Professor of Special Education stands at $68,088 annually, translating to approximately $33 per hour. This compensation varies significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and institutional affiliation.

How Much Does an Assistant Professor of Special Education Make?

Assistant professors typically engage in both teaching and research, contributing to the development of future educators. Salary scales often reflect the academic institution's funding and the cost of living in the area. For example, positions in urban settings may offer higher salaries compared to rural institutions.

Where Can an Assistant Professor of Special Education Earn More?

The potential for higher earnings exists in states like California and New York, where demand for special education expertise is robust. Additionally, metropolitan areas often provide competitive salary packages, making them attractive locations for professionals in this field.

Average Salary by State

  • California: $75,000
  • New York: $73,000
  • Texas: $65,000
  • Florida: $62,000

Understanding these salary dynamics can help prospective candidates make informed career choices.

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Average assistant professor of special education salary by state

The average assistant professor of special education salary in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average assistant professor of special education salary states are Texas, Arkansas, and Idaho.

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Highest paying states for assistant professors of special education

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$107,565$51.71
2Connecticut$107,015$51.45
3Pennsylvania$95,590$45.96
4Rhode Island$106,211$51.06
5New Jersey$113,834$54.73
6Vermont$94,720$45.54
7Michigan$94,124$45.25
8New Hampshire$101,227$48.67
9District of Columbia$101,423$48.76
10Delaware$104,516$50.25
11West Virginia$85,631$41.17
12Ohio$86,561$41.62
13Massachusetts$104,807$50.39
14Maryland$102,643$49.35
15Maine$88,842$42.71
16Nebraska$77,718$37.36
17Utah$81,288$39.08
18Tennessee$89,677$43.11
19Virginia$91,287$43.89
20Mississippi$79,288$38.12
21Kentucky$73,269$35.23
22Wisconsin$78,175$37.58
23Alaska$76,059$36.57
24Indiana$80,377$38.64
25Oklahoma$73,723$35.44
26Minnesota$80,048$38.48
27Oregon$72,509$34.86
28Nevada$80,636$38.77
29Illinois$78,116$37.56
30Missouri$72,088$34.66
31North Carolina$80,605$38.75
32Georgia$78,192$37.59
33Arizona$66,153$31.80
34North Dakota$71,187$34.22
35Washington$72,736$34.97
36Colorado$65,761$31.62
37Alabama$70,302$33.80
38California$75,992$36.53
39Kansas$70,920$34.10
40Louisiana$66,333$31.89
41South Dakota$65,703$31.59
42New Mexico$63,911$30.73
43Iowa$66,625$32.03
44South Carolina$69,418$33.37
45Wyoming$50,114$24.09
46Florida$69,344$33.34
47Arkansas$60,254$28.97
48Montana$59,359$28.54
49Hawaii$52,956$25.46
50Texas$62,051$29.83
51Idaho$59,529$28.62
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Highest paying cities for assistant professors of special education

The highest-paying cities for assistant professors of special education are Wayne, NJ, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Wayne, NJ$125,640$60.40
2New York, NY$116,913$56.21
3Boston, MA$113,746$54.69
4Virginia Beach, VA$93,989$45.19
5Pittsburgh, PA$91,821$44.14
6Murfreesboro, TN$90,642$43.58
7Winona, MN$82,316$39.58
8San Francisco, CA$81,541$39.20
9Salt Lake City, UT$80,870$38.88
10Hattiesburg, MS$78,444$37.71
11Anchorage, AK$77,839$37.42
12Savannah, GA$77,151$37.09
13Saint Louis, MO$73,519$35.35
14Tuscaloosa, AL$70,326$33.81
15Minot, ND$68,654$33.01
16Greeley, CO$64,660$31.09
17Lewiston, ID$57,711$27.75

Assistant professor of special education salary details

An assistant professor of special education's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $124,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average assistant professor of special education salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an assistant professor of special education's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$124,000$10,333$60
75th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45
Average$68,088$5,674$33
25th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
10th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18

Highest paying assistant professor of special education jobs

The highest paying types of assistant professors of special education are professor, assistant professor, and professor of counseling.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Professor$157,570$13,131$75.7521,861
General Education Teacher$36,253$3,021$17.43101,124

Top companies hiring assistant professors of special education now:

  1. University of Central Florida jobs (2)
  2. INGENIUM GROUP jobs (2)
  3. Chicago State University jobs (2)
  4. University of Alaska jobs (4)
  5. Russell Sage College jobs (3)

Which companies pay assistant professors of special education the most?

Assistant professor of special education salaries at The University of Alabama and Touro College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant professor of special education salary at companies like The City University of New York and Santa Clara University are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Assistant professor of special education salary trends

The average assistant professor of special education salary has risen by $6,305 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant professor of special education earned $61,783 annually, but today, they earn $68,088 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for assistant professors of special education over the last decade.

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Average assistant professor of special education salary over time

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Assistant professor of special education salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$68,100$32.73-0.1%
2025$68,200$32.77+1.1%
2024$67,400$32.40+1.2%
2023$66,600$32.02+2.3%
2022$65,100$31.27+1.5%

Recently added assistant professor of special education salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Suny FredoniaAssistant Professor-Special Education-State University of New York at FredoniaFredonia, NY06/25/2025$51,000
Hutchinson Public SchoolsSpecial Education Assistant Bus Rider SubstitutesNore, MN06/17/2025$38,651
Rhode Island CollegeAssistant Professor, Special Education (Severe Intellectual Disability)Providence, RI06/10/2025$62,274
South Dakota Board of RegentsLucas P. Wintrode Assistant Professor of Special EducationBrookings, SD05/28/2025$70,000
City University of New YorkAssistant Professor of Special Education (Tenure-Track)New York, NY05/28/2025$90,375
IngeniumSpecial Education Assistant School Year), #1111: Ingenium Charter Middle SchoolLos Angeles, CA05/25/2025$48,001
IngeniumSpecial Education Assistant School Year), #1110: Ingenium Charter Middle SchoolLos Angeles, CA05/25/2025$48,001
Mesa USD 4Instructional Assistant Special Education I-Resource--Stevenson Elementary School 202Mesa, AZ05/25/2025$34,039
Suny FredoniaAssistant Professor-Special Education-State University of New York at FredoniaFredonia, NY05/16/2025$51,000
CunyAssistant Professor-Special Education (Cllse)New York, NY04/21/2025$90,375

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