Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $89,850 +38.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,160
90th percentile $106,760
Employed locally 110
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,160
    25th
    $64,320
    50th (median)
    $89,850
    75th
    $97,330
    90th
    $106,760

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 4% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $93,450
    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 New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,830
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,000
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in New Haven, CT is 38.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $51,160 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,320.