Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $48,400 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,470
90th percentile $61,330
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,470
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $48,400
    75th
    $58,990
    90th
    $61,330

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 18% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $51,590
    Jackson, MS $50,390

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $18,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $22,440
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $46,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 25.4% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,470 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.