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Special Education Teacher Salary in Delaware (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $52,079/year ($4,340/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 22nd of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 1,070 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $65,990 a year — though pay ranges from $51,350 for newcomers to $95,500 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Special Education Teacher jobs in Delaware (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $65,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,079 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $65,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,739 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,048 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$3,124 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,079 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Delaware?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Delaware is $65,990 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,790 and $81,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $65,990, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $52,079 per year ($4,340 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 1,070 Special Education Teacher jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.