Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $55,070 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,980
90th percentile $72,070
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,980
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $55,070
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $72,070

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 21% 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
    Salinas, CA $98,550
    Washington $95,440
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $87,380
    Kingston, NY $84,060
    Springfield, MA $83,070

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,360
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 15.1% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $40,980 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.