Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,720 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,780
90th percentile $94,730
Employed locally 90
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,780
    25th
    $73,640
    50th (median)
    $76,720
    75th
    $94,650
    90th
    $94,730

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,040
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $46,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Instructional Coordinators $57,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Alaska?

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

    Is Alaska above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Alaska is 18.2% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Alaska?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,780 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,640.