Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary (2025)
Based on 95,200 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $49,420 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $60,000 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $66,810 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $82,800 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $102,510 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$60K
Median
$67K
75th
$83K
90th
$103K
Highest Paying States for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $99,830 |
| Washington | $97,240 |
| New York | $92,940 |
| District of Columbia | $87,810 |
| Connecticut | $87,110 |
| Massachusetts | $87,040 |
| Rhode Island | $83,910 |
| Maryland | $82,830 |
| New Jersey | $82,680 |
| Alaska | $81,120 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $99,830 per year, while Alaska has an average of $81,120 — a difference of $18,710. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Special Education Teachers, Middle School
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 95,200 workers were employed as Special Education Teachers, Middle Schools in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $73,780 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-2057