Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,980 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,130
90th percentile $69,390
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,130
    25th
    $51,500
    50th (median)
    $56,980
    75th
    $58,650
    90th
    $69,390

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,400
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Northeast Virginia is 12.2% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,130 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,500.