The average salary for a special education teachers, middle school in the United States is $73,630, but the range typically falls between $57,600 and $84,040. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.4, with a range between $27.69 and $40.4.
There are approximately 88,850 people employed as a special education teachers, middle school in the United States. With Texas, New York, California employing the highest number of special education teachers, middle school.The state with the best pay for a special education teachers, middle school is California, with an average annual salary of $94,040, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $51,970.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,140 | $23.14 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,600 | $27.69 |
| Median | $66,600 | $32.02 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,040 | $40.4 |
| 90th Percentile | $105,320 | $50.63 |
The salary of a special education teachers, middle school can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a special education teachers, middle school in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for special education teachers, middle school are California, New York, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, Washington while the worst states are West Virginia, Idaho, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,800 | $57,580 | $66,730 |
| Alaska | $59,790 | $79,510 | $103,850 |
| Arizona | $42,570 | $57,580 | $76,700 |
| Arkansas | $42,970 | $54,810 | $66,100 |
| California | $60,800 | $94,040 | $125,410 |
| Colorado | $48,010 | $64,750 | $86,650 |
| Connecticut | $56,470 | $84,620 | $106,640 |
| Delaware | $51,040 | $76,030 | $96,450 |
| District of Columbia | $67,610 | $86,450 | $109,410 |
| Florida | $49,320 | $63,010 | $83,120 |
| Georgia | $52,260 | $77,300 | $104,440 |
| Idaho | $29,480 | $45,760 | $62,680 |
| Illinois | $47,510 | $72,270 | $104,690 |
| Indiana | $39,050 | $58,300 | $76,140 |
| Iowa | $38,280 | $59,450 | $79,430 |
| Kansas | $45,360 | $58,460 | $71,660 |
| Kentucky | $42,000 | $56,290 | $68,660 |
| Louisiana | $47,730 | $55,080 | $65,040 |
| Maine | $42,430 | $61,540 | $84,860 |
| Maryland | $52,970 | $77,580 | $102,270 |
| Massachusetts | $53,590 | $87,730 | $124,510 |
| Michigan | $48,370 | $70,430 | $97,900 |
| Minnesota | $48,440 | $68,030 | $86,080 |
| Mississippi | $42,090 | $50,630 | $61,510 |
| Missouri | $39,780 | $52,170 | $62,260 |
| Montana | $41,010 | $65,920 | $102,010 |
| Nebraska | $47,060 | $61,420 | $78,400 |
| Nevada | $33,080 | $51,900 | $65,000 |
| New Hampshire | $42,670 | $62,210 | $83,240 |
| New Jersey | $62,010 | $81,010 | $103,040 |
| New Mexico | $49,040 | $78,770 | $106,270 |
| New York | $58,040 | $94,460 | $136,770 |
| North Carolina | $42,390 | $55,670 | $69,890 |
| North Dakota | $48,980 | $61,170 | $79,520 |
| Ohio | $47,350 | $69,510 | $96,820 |
| Oklahoma | $41,430 | $54,390 | $69,350 |
| Oregon | $50,180 | $83,750 | $119,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,270 | $79,160 | $115,580 |
| Rhode Island | $62,690 | $85,080 | $98,940 |
| South Carolina | $48,100 | $61,880 | $78,750 |
| South Dakota | $45,390 | $51,720 | $59,330 |
| Tennessee | $46,910 | $56,370 | $68,480 |
| Texas | $50,960 | $64,250 | $77,710 |
| Utah | $39,300 | $65,260 | $97,090 |
| Vermont | $46,850 | $67,840 | $89,190 |
| Virginia | $50,190 | $70,770 | $102,040 |
| Washington | $64,830 | $90,530 | $119,530 |
| West Virginia | $43,760 | $51,970 | $62,450 |
| Wisconsin | $45,120 | $61,060 | $79,390 |
| Wyoming | $50,940 | $65,850 | $80,750 |
Even between cities, the salary of a special education teachers, middle school can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for special education teachers, middle school is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $112,580.The city with the lowest average salary for special education teachers, middle school is South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR with an average salary of $46,920.
Areas with highest average salaries for special education teachers, middle school
Areas with lowest average salaries for special education teachers, middle school
The number of special education teachers, middle school in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of special education teachers, middle school has increased by 8,740. On average, the number of special education teachers, middle school has been increasing by 2.7% each year. The salary of special education teachers, middle school has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of special education teachers, middle school has increased by $7,330. On average, the salary of special education teachers, middle school has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
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