Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $56,300 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,870
90th percentile $71,170
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,870
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $56,300
    75th
    $59,490
    90th
    $71,170

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,360
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $75,860
    Kansas City, MO-KS $59,430
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $59,340
    Topeka, KS $58,450
    Jacksonville, FL $58,400

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,250
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,400
    Instructional Coordinators $63,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Manhattan, KS is 13.2% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,870 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.