Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $76,700 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $102,910
Employed locally 330
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $63,940
    50th (median)
    $76,700
    75th
    $96,640
    90th
    $102,910

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 89% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 11% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,380
    Kingston, NY $84,060
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,230
    Syracuse, NY $74,750
    Albany, OR $74,070

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Albany, NY 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,940.