Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $63,050 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,630
90th percentile $81,070
Employed locally 190
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,630
    25th
    $56,170
    50th (median)
    $63,050
    75th
    $65,070
    90th
    $81,070

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 19% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,360
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $98,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,870

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,580
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,800
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Fayetteville, AR is 2.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,630 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,170.