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Special Education Teacher Salary in Idaho (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $50,773/year ($4,231/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 26th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 620 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $63,610 a year — though pay ranges from $48,670 for newcomers to $86,370 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 620 Special Education Teacher jobs in Idaho (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $63,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,773 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,453 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,866 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,518 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,773 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,231 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Idaho?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Idaho is $63,610 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,390 and $76,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $63,610, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $50,773 per year ($4,231 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 620 Special Education Teacher jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.