SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · United States
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School across the United States is $66,810 per year, measured over 95,200 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $101,530.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Pay for this occupation varies by 101.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $101,530 and Missouri pays $50,370.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $101,530 | 4,860 | |
| 2 | Washington | $99,520 | 1,550 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $93,970 | 380 | |
| 4 | New York | $93,820 | 7,870 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $92,900 | 1,260 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $84,550 | 3,110 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $81,000 | 200 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $79,170 | 520 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $79,110 | 5,660 | |
| 10 | Utah | $78,920 | 690 |
States with the most Special Education Teachers, Middle School jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 12,580 | $63,360 | |
| 2 | New York | 7,870 | $93,820 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 7,540 | $74,590 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 5,660 | $79,110 | |
| 5 | California | 4,860 | $101,530 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 4,460 | $74,730 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 3,740 | $70,550 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 3,710 | $77,040 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 3,110 | $84,550 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 3,000 | $63,820 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $121,070 | 360 |
| 2 | Sacramento | $110,850 | 350 |
| 3 | Fresno | $104,540 | 80 |
| 4 | Bremerton | $104,450 | 50 |
| 5 | Olympia | $103,880 | 70 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $103,580 | — |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $101,560 | 2,030 |
| 8 | Bellingham | $101,120 | 50 |
| 9 | Salinas | $100,840 | 40 |
| 10 | Seattle | $100,350 | 720 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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