Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $50,550 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,850
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 340
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,850
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $50,550
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $59,810

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 83% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $68,090
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,030
    Jackson, MS $49,770
    Hattiesburg, MS $46,400

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$27,210
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Gulfport, MS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Gulfport, MS is 19.8% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,850 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.