Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $76,080 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,960
90th percentile $90,380
Employed locally 80
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,960
    25th
    $59,350
    50th (median)
    $76,080
    75th
    $90,380
    90th
    $90,380

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 112% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $80,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,840
    Pennsylvania $77,610

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Lynchburg, VA is 17.3% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,960 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,350.