Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $86,510 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,930
90th percentile $143,060
Employed locally 120
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,930
    25th
    $64,630
    50th (median)
    $86,510
    75th
    $96,840
    90th
    $143,060

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 103% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 3% 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
    New Haven, CT $89,850
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $89,440
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,010
    Connecticut $83,010
    District of Columbia $77,750

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $81,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,630
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Norwich, CT is 33.3% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $54,930 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,630.