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Special Education Teacher Salary in North Dakota (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,743/year ($4,062/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 43rd of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 590 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $57,950 a year — though pay ranges from $47,060 for newcomers to $77,150 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 590 Special Education Teacher jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $57,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,743 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,774 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,433 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,743 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in North Dakota?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in North Dakota is $57,950 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,070 and $60,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $57,950, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $48,743 per year ($4,062 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 590 Special Education Teacher jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.