Occupation ยท SOC 25-2051
Special Education Teachers, Preschool: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of special education teachers, preschool can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 28,200 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $62,190.
US employment
28,200
Median annual wage
$62,190
Mean annual wage
$72,610
Median hourly wage
Not available
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- New York$129,860
- New Jersey$86,650
- Massachusetts$82,740
- Washington$80,080
- Georgia$78,300
Top 5 after cost of living
- New York$120,330
- Georgia$81,310
- New Jersey$79,640
- Massachusetts$78,240
- Michigan$76,520
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,340 | $150 (+0.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $2,390 (+3.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | $780 (+1.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | $9,900 (+15.9%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $12,530 (+20.1%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | $2,950 (+4.7%) | 5 | Master's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York4,460
- 2. California3,440
- 3. Florida2,190
- 4. New Jersey1,830
- 5. Texas1,630
- 6. Minnesota1,130
- 7. Ohio1,130
- 8. Missouri1,110
- 9. Illinois1,030
- 10. Washington880
States that pay the most
- 1. New York$129,860
- 2. New Jersey$86,650
- 3. Massachusetts$82,740
- 4. Washington$80,080
- 5. Georgia$78,300
- 6. Alaska$77,370
- 7. Michigan$73,630
- 8. Vermont$70,160
- 9. Minnesota$66,570
- 10. Colorado$66,420
Median annual wage. Based on 41 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Termn/a
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Self-Enrichment TeachersTeleworkable
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolTeleworkable
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