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Best states for a special education math teacher
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Do you want to become a special education math teacher at Teach for America, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for special education math teachers that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for special education math teachers. We found that Pennsylvania is the best state in the nation for special education math teachers, and people in Juneau earn the most in the field.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for special education math teachers.We found that Pennsylvania is the best state for special education math teacher jobs, whereas Mississippi is the worst.
10 best states for special education math teachers in 2025
1. Pennsylvania
Total special education math teacher jobs: 1,729 Average annual salary: $64,022 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
2. Oregon
Total special education math teacher jobs: 489 Average annual salary: $67,911 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
3. District of Columbia
Total special education math teacher jobs: 221 Average annual salary: $70,385 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
4. New Jersey
Total special education math teacher jobs: 1,283 Average annual salary: $59,569 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
5. New York
Total special education math teacher jobs: 1,572 Average annual salary: $63,478 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. Connecticut
Total special education math teacher jobs: 456 Average annual salary: $60,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
7. Wyoming
Total special education math teacher jobs: 92 Average annual salary: $55,308 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
8. Washington
Total special education math teacher jobs: 759 Average annual salary: $64,576 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
9. Illinois
Total special education math teacher jobs: 1,929 Average annual salary: $54,606 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
10. Alaska
Total special education math teacher jobs: 73 Average annual salary: $71,662 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
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Detailed list of the best states for a special education math teacher
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $64,022 | $45,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,729 |
| 2 | Oregon | $67,911 | $46,000 | 4,142,776 | 489 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $70,385 | $49,000 | 693,972 | 221 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $59,569 | $42,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,283 |
| 5 | New York | $63,478 | $45,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,572 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $60,726 | $43,000 | 3,588,184 | 456 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $55,308 | $39,000 | 579,315 | 92 |
| 8 | Washington | $64,576 | $44,000 | 7,405,743 | 759 |
| 9 | Illinois | $54,606 | $38,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,929 |
| 10 | Alaska | $71,662 | $60,000 | 739,795 | 73 |
| 11 | Delaware | $56,582 | $39,000 | 961,939 | 178 |
| 12 | Maryland | $57,371 | $40,000 | 6,052,177 | 968 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $61,496 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 873 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $49,044 | $35,000 | 1,342,795 | 287 |
| 15 | Nevada | $47,938 | $32,000 | 2,998,039 | 582 |
| 16 | Georgia | $57,389 | $42,000 | 10,429,379 | 976 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $46,929 | $33,000 | 1,920,076 | 394 |
| 18 | Michigan | $47,534 | $33,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,194 |
| 19 | Vermont | $51,855 | $38,000 | 623,657 | 96 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $56,092 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 108 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $45,066 | $32,000 | 4,454,189 | 638 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $52,665 | $38,000 | 755,393 | 66 |
| 23 | California | $57,632 | $38,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,709 |
| 24 | Virginia | $53,540 | $37,000 | 8,470,020 | 895 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $46,546 | $33,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,018 |
| 26 | Kansas | $46,228 | $33,000 | 2,913,123 | 338 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $47,377 | $33,000 | 1,815,857 | 80 |
| 28 | Ohio | $43,610 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,429 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $44,236 | $31,000 | 5,795,483 | 609 |
| 30 | Idaho | $45,550 | $31,000 | 1,716,943 | 159 |
| 31 | Florida | $45,630 | $33,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,703 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $41,495 | $30,000 | 2,088,070 | 314 |
| 33 | Iowa | $44,403 | $31,000 | 3,145,711 | 344 |
| 34 | Maine | $44,641 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 124 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $43,213 | $32,000 | 6,715,984 | 534 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $42,817 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 510 |
| 37 | Arizona | $39,853 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 939 |
| 38 | Indiana | $40,000 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 804 |
| 39 | Colorado | $41,152 | $29,000 | 5,607,154 | 844 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $47,601 | $38,000 | 1,427,538 | 51 |
| 41 | Missouri | $39,372 | $28,000 | 6,113,532 | 904 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $42,308 | $30,000 | 869,666 | 61 |
| 43 | Texas | $41,261 | $30,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,126 |
| 44 | Utah | $40,854 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 333 |
| 45 | Alabama | $42,497 | $31,000 | 4,874,747 | 241 |
| 46 | Montana | $39,003 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 179 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $37,214 | $27,000 | 3,930,864 | 490 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $39,760 | $28,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,048 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $38,403 | $28,000 | 3,004,279 | 299 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $40,288 | $30,000 | 4,684,333 | 288 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $37,638 | $28,000 | 2,984,100 | 174 |
Highest paying states for special education math teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. Special Education Math Teacher Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $64,022 |
| 2 | Oregon | $67,911 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $70,385 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $59,569 |
| 5 | New York | $63,478 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $60,726 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $55,308 |
| 8 | Washington | $64,576 |
| 9 | Illinois | $54,606 |
| 10 | Alaska | $71,662 |
| 11 | Delaware | $56,582 |
| 12 | Maryland | $57,371 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $61,496 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $49,044 |
| 15 | Nevada | $47,938 |
| 16 | Georgia | $57,389 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $46,929 |
| 18 | Michigan | $47,534 |
| 19 | Vermont | $51,855 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $56,092 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $45,066 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $52,665 |
| 23 | California | $57,632 |
| 24 | Virginia | $53,540 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $46,546 |
| 26 | Kansas | $46,228 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $47,377 |
| 28 | Ohio | $43,610 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $44,236 |
| 30 | Idaho | $45,550 |
| 31 | Florida | $45,630 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $41,495 |
| 33 | Iowa | $44,403 |
| 34 | Maine | $44,641 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $43,213 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $42,817 |
| 37 | Arizona | $39,853 |
| 38 | Indiana | $40,000 |
| 39 | Colorado | $41,152 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $47,601 |
| 41 | Missouri | $39,372 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $42,308 |
| 43 | Texas | $41,261 |
| 44 | Utah | $40,854 |
| 45 | Alabama | $42,497 |
| 46 | Montana | $39,003 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $37,214 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $39,760 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $38,403 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $40,288 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $37,638 |
Expert opinions on the best states for special education math teachers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for special education math teachers to find work opportunities?
Dr. Mark Williams Ph.D.
Professor, Calvin University
If you mean in the field(s) of classics, some private schools and academies are hiring (still) Latin and Greek teachers, especially in the South and Southwest. In the upper Midwest and Northeast, not so much.
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Updated January 8, 2025