Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $60,110 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,420
90th percentile $102,720
Employed locally 610
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,420
    25th
    $51,460
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $91,870
    90th
    $102,720

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 15% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $76,700
    Syracuse, NY $74,750

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Buffalo, NY is 7.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,420 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,460.