Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $51,590 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $65,040
Employed locally 160
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $47,430
    50th (median)
    $51,590
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $65,040

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 16% 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
    Williamsport, PA $76,370
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,110
    Jackson, MS $50,390
    Hattiesburg, MS $48,400

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,210
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Gulfport, MS is 20.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,430.