Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,480 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,650
90th percentile $96,670
Employed locally 90
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,650
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $77,480
    75th
    $91,160
    90th
    $96,670

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,740
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $45,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Connecticut is 19.4% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $60,650 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.