Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $88,380 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,490
90th percentile $129,820
Employed locally 9,070
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,490
    25th
    $73,780
    50th (median)
    $88,380
    75th
    $111,420
    90th
    $129,820

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 91% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    Kingston, NY $84,060
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $76,700
    Syracuse, NY $74,750
    Albany, OR $74,070

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$95,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,870
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$59,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in New York, NY-NJ is 36.2% 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 York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $62,490 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,780.