Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $78,100 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,300
90th percentile $93,530
Employed locally 110
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,300
    25th
    $76,610
    50th (median)
    $78,100
    75th
    $93,190
    90th
    $93,530

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 19% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,360
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,840
    Yakima, WA $77,790
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $75,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $68,080

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,980
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Anchorage, AK is 20.4% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $58,300 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,610.