Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $83,010 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,400
90th percentile $121,870
Employed locally 320
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,400
    25th
    $62,790
    50th (median)
    $83,010
    75th
    $102,430
    90th
    $121,870

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 26% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $93,450
    New Haven, CT $89,850
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $89,440
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $86,510
    Connecticut $83,010
    District of Columbia $77,750

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $83,820
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $56,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Bridgeport, CT is 27.9% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $60,400 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,790.