Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $59,110 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,140
90th percentile $73,880
Employed locally 200
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,140
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $59,110
    75th
    $63,780
    90th
    $73,880

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $79,270
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,200
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,200
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,980
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,340

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,020
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $29,310
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 8.9% below 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $40,140 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.