Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $93,450 +44% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,630
90th percentile $104,220
Employed locally 330
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,630
    25th
    $65,990
    50th (median)
    $93,450
    75th
    $98,240
    90th
    $104,220

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 101% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 1% above 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
    New Haven, CT $89,850
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $89,440
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $86,510
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,010
    Connecticut $83,010
    District of Columbia $77,750

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,160
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,270
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $62,880
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Hartford, CT is 44% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $61,630 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,990.