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Special Education Teacher Salary in Alaska (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $65,272/year ($5,439/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 8th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 320 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $80,230 a year — though pay ranges from $58,690 for newcomers to $97,820 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Special Education Teacher jobs in Alaska (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $80,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $65,272 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $80,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,821 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,138 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,272 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,439 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Alaska?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Alaska is $80,230 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,090 and $95,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $80,230, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $65,272 per year ($5,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 320 Special Education Teacher jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.