Hourly Wage for Special Needs Assistant Salary in the United States

Special Needs Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Special Needs Assistant make hourly?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Special Needs Assistant in the United States is $15. While Salary.com is seeing that Special Needs Assistant salary in the US can go up to $18 or down to $13, but most earn between $14 and $16. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Needs Assistant in the United States.

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Special Needs Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $13 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $14 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $15 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $16 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Needs Assistant Salary $18 US July 01, 2026
25% $14 10% $13 90% $18 75% $16 $15 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Special Needs Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Special Needs Assistant ranges from $14 to $16 with the average hourly pay of $15. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $23 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $21.

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