U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics* This occupation has the same title, but not necessarily the same content, as the 2010 SOC occupation
Teach elementary and preschool school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Include teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Mean wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226,920 | 1.1 % | (4) | $55,220 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $34,690 | $42,200 | $52,250 | $65,730 | $81,650 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 212,640 | 2.49 | (4) | $55,650 |
| Child Day Care Services | 4,020 | 0.51 | (4) | $44,330 |
| Individual and Family Services | 3,460 | 0.29 | (4) | $46,660 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 1,560 | 0.24 | (4) | $59,060 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 1,260 | 0.02 | (4) | $51,500 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 212,640 | 2.49 | (4) | $55,650 |
| Educational Support Services | 1,030 | 0.78 | (4) | $51,100 |
| Child Day Care Services | 4,020 | 0.51 | (4) | $44,330 |
| Individual and Family Services | 3,460 | 0.29 | (4) | $46,660 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 420 | 0.26 | (4) | $50,220 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | (8) | (8) | (4) | $63,450 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 1,560 | 0.24 | (4) | $59,060 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 170 | 0.05 | (4) | $56,090 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 380 | 0.02 | (4) | $55,840 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 212,640 | 2.49 | (4) | $55,650 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 24,680 | 2.96 | 1.66 | (4) | $66,850 |
| California | 17,410 | 1.24 | 0.70 | (4) | $64,320 |
| Texas | 14,030 | 1.39 | 0.78 | (4) | $50,390 |
| New Jersey | 11,660 | 3.09 | 1.73 | (4) | $63,390 |
| Florida | 10,460 | 1.47 | 0.83 | (4) | $52,940 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1,760 | 4.42 | 2.47 | (4) | $48,090 |
| West Virginia | 2,250 | 3.27 | 1.83 | (4) | $41,100 |
| Maine | 1,800 | 3.11 | 1.74 | (4) | $44,420 |
| New Jersey | 11,660 | 3.09 | 1.73 | (4) | $63,390 |
| New York | 24,680 | 2.96 | 1.66 | (4) | $66,850 |
