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Self contained behavior unit teacher salary
Average self contained behavior unit teacher salary
$41,068
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Average self contained behavior unit teacher salary by state
Highest paying states for self contained behavior unit teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $40,766 | $19.60 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $41,136 | $19.78 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $41,711 | $20.05 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $41,862 | $20.13 |
| 5 | Nevada | $39,592 | $19.03 |
| 6 | Vermont | $41,533 | $19.97 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $41,530 | $19.97 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $40,335 | $19.39 |
| 9 | Delaware | $40,968 | $19.70 |
| 10 | Montana | $40,028 | $19.24 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $41,894 | $20.14 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $41,849 | $20.12 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $40,525 | $19.48 |
| 14 | Maryland | $40,624 | $19.53 |
| 15 | Maine | $41,303 | $19.86 |
| 16 | Ohio | $39,976 | $19.22 |
| 17 | New York | $41,648 | $20.02 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $39,475 | $18.98 |
| 19 | Indiana | $39,213 | $18.85 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $40,787 | $19.61 |
| 21 | Illinois | $39,707 | $19.09 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $39,319 | $18.90 |
| 23 | Arizona | $39,367 | $18.93 |
| 24 | Iowa | $39,365 | $18.93 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $39,035 | $18.77 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $39,761 | $19.12 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $40,390 | $19.42 |
| 28 | Idaho | $40,018 | $19.24 |
| 29 | Oregon | $40,776 | $19.60 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $38,305 | $18.42 |
| 31 | Alaska | $42,100 | $20.24 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $37,889 | $18.22 |
| 33 | Kansas | $38,348 | $18.44 |
| 34 | Washington | $40,655 | $19.55 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $38,304 | $18.42 |
| 36 | Virginia | $39,679 | $19.08 |
| 37 | California | $40,575 | $19.51 |
| 38 | Utah | $39,321 | $18.90 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $38,497 | $18.51 |
| 40 | Colorado | $38,729 | $18.62 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $37,811 | $18.18 |
| 42 | Texas | $37,811 | $18.18 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $37,378 | $17.97 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $37,340 | $17.95 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $37,743 | $18.15 |
| 46 | Missouri | $38,472 | $18.50 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $37,747 | $18.15 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $40,942 | $19.68 |
| 49 | Alabama | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| 50 | Florida | $37,017 | $17.80 |
| 51 | Georgia | $37,565 | $18.06 |
Self contained behavior unit teacher salary details
A self contained behavior unit teacher's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a self contained behavior unit teacher's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $41,068 | $3,422 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying self contained behavior unit teacher jobs
The highest paying types of self contained behavior unit teachers are science teacher, student teacher, and reading teacher.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Educator | $53,565 | $4,464 | $25.75 | 62,545 |
| Teacher | $47,989 | $3,999 | $23.07 | 71,918 |
| 5th Grade Teacher | $46,300 | $3,858 | $22.26 | 57,358 |
| 4th Grade Teacher | $47,619 | $3,968 | $22.89 | 68,138 |
| Language Teacher | $51,413 | $4,284 | $24.72 | 74,479 |
| Guest Teacher | $32,547 | $2,712 | $15.65 | 84,930 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for self contained behavior unit teachers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Patricia Rogan Ph.D.
Professor, Special Education/Urban Teacher Education, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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Self contained behavior unit teacher salary trends
The average self contained behavior unit teacher salary has risen by $5,231 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average self contained behavior unit teacher earned $35,837 annually, but today, they earn $41,068 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for self contained behavior unit teachers over the last decade.
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Average self contained behavior unit teacher salary over time
Compare self contained behavior unit teacher salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Self contained behavior unit teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,100 | $19.74 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $40,100 | $19.29 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $39,300 | $18.87 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $38,800 | $18.64 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $38,200 | $18.34 | +2.2% |
Recently added self contained behavior unit teacher salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida | Teacher-6Th/12Th-Self Contained Classroom | Orlando, FL | 06/22/2025 | $49,000 |
| Teach Iowa | Middle School Paraeducator-Behavior | Bode, IA | 06/19/2025 | $39,695 |
| Bettendorf Community School District | Middle School Paraeducator-Behavior | Bode, IA | 06/18/2025 | $39,695 |
| Bastrop Independent School District | Teacher, 4Th Grade Self-Contained (Anticipated School Year) (8464) | Mustang Ridge, TX | 06/18/2025 | $49,000 |
| Bay City Independent Sch Dist | Self Contained Behavior Teacher School Year) | Bay City, TX | 05/25/2025 | $50,800 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida | Teacher-6Th/12Th-Self Contained Classroom | Orlando, FL | 05/03/2025 | $48,000 |
| Crowley Independent School District (Tx | Sped Teacher-Self Contained Kinder | Crowley, TX | 04/04/2025 | $61,810 |
| Arizona Department of Education | Self Contained Sped Teacher | Phoenix, AZ | 04/02/2025 | $50,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools | SY-First Grade Self-Contained-ST. Albert The Great School-Burbank-VIC. V | Burbank, IL | 03/22/2025 | $37,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida | Teacher-K-5Th ESE Self Contained Classroom | Orlando, FL | 03/16/2025 | $49,000 |
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