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Special Education Teacher Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $54,536/year ($4,545/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 23rd of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 1,110 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $65,160 a year — though pay ranges from $44,620 for newcomers to $89,080 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,110 Special Education Teacher jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $65,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $54,536 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,639 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,985 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,536 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,545 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in New Hampshire?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in New Hampshire is $65,160 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,880 and $78,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $65,160, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $54,536 per year ($4,545 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 1,110 Special Education Teacher jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.