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Special Education Teacher Salary in Wyoming (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $51,137/year ($4,261/month) for a single filer
Wyoming ranks 35th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 650 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Wyoming, the typical worker earns $60,930 a year — though pay ranges from $52,200 for newcomers to $77,070 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 650 Special Education Teacher jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $60,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Wyoming), a single filer keeps about $51,137 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,132 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,661 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,137 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,261 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Wyoming?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Wyoming is $60,930 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,260 and $72,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $60,930, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $51,137 per year ($4,261 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 650 Special Education Teacher jobs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming.