Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $63,590 -2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,910
90th percentile $96,000
Employed locally 150
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,910
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $63,590
    75th
    $85,070
    90th
    $96,000

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 70% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 30% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,500
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Burlington, VT is 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,910 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.