SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Burlington
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
In Burlington, VT the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School is $78,560 a year, which is 17.6% higher than the national figure of $66,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Burlington, VT the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School is $78,560 a year, which is 17.6% higher than the national figure of $66,810. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,320 and $98,330. The lowest tenth earn under $51,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $102,320.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 396 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 136th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,270 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $62,320 | −6.7% |
| Median (50th) | $78,560 | +17.6% |
| 75th | $98,330 | +47.2% |
| 90th | $102,320 | +53.2% |
| Mean | $76,910 | +15.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Burlington sit close to the national average, so $78,560 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$78,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,163US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,560 a year, 17.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,270 to $102,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Burlington, VT?
The median annual wage is $78,560, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,810, so pay in Burlington, VT is 17.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Burlington, VT earns more than $102,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Burlington, VT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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