Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $62,430 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $79,000
Employed locally 110
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $51,710
    50th (median)
    $62,430
    75th
    $73,310
    90th
    $79,000

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $79,270
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,200
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,200
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,980
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,340

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,400
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$47,590
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Gainesville, GA is 3.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,710.