Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $51,800 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $61,630
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $51,030
    50th (median)
    $51,800
    75th
    $58,700
    90th
    $61,630

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,360
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $98,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,870

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,170
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,400
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $23,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Jonesboro, AR is 20.2% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,030.