Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Salary in the United States

How much does an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher in the United States is $52,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,910
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,177 to $59,660
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,242
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Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $59,660 $4,972 $1,147 $29
Average $52,794 $4,400 $1,015 $25
25th Percentile $45,177 $3,765 $869 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Salaries

An Adaptive Physical Education Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,724
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,307
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,794
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,813
  • Expert (over 8 years): $55,318
Levels Salary
Entry Level Adaptive Physical Education Teacher$49,724
Intermediate Level Adaptive Physical Education Teacher$50,307
Senior Level Adaptive Physical Education Teacher$52,794
Specialist Level Adaptive Physical Education Teacher$54,813
Expert Level Adaptive Physical Education Teacher$55,318
$49,724 0 yr
$50,307 < 2 yrs
$52,794 2-4 yrs
$54,813 5-8 yrs
$55,318 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Adaptive Physical Education Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $66,589
  • San Francisco: $65,935
  • Oakland: $64,472

What Skills Can Increase an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.08% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
  • Early Childhood Education (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.
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Analysis 8.08%
Child Development 1.83%
Early Childhood Education 1.59%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher's salary.
  • LMS: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
LMS
 $57,546
9%
Applied Behavior Analysis
 $55,434
5%
Goal Oriented
 $54,906
4%
Analysis
 $54,906
4%
Coaching
 $54,378
3%
Initiative
 $53,850
2%
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How Education impacts an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Adaptive Physical Education Teachers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree is between $58,261 and $66,637).

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 2.3%
Associates 3.8%
Bachelors 28.2%
Masters 63.4%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$45,177
Average $52,794/year
$59,660
$3,765
Average $4,400/month
$4,972
$869
Average $1,015/week
$1,147
$22
Average $25/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $59,660 $4,972 $1,147 $29
Average $52,794 $4,400 $1,015 $25
25th Percentile $45,177 $3,765 $869 $22

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Salary Trends for Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Salaries for an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,194 in 2023 to around $52,023 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adaptive Physical Education Teacher salary trends, .

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