Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $64,730 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,280
90th percentile $78,510
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,280
    25th
    $52,280
    50th (median)
    $64,730
    75th
    $78,510
    90th
    $78,510

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 23% 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
    Rhode Island $89,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $86,510
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,750

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $95,740
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Bismarck, ND is 0.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $52,280 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,280.