Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Ponce, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ponce, PR

Median annual salary $58,430 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,360
90th percentile $69,100
Employed locally 90
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,360
    25th
    $55,700
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $58,430
    90th
    $69,100

    Ponce economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 283% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 183% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $86,020
    Springfield, MA $83,070
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $79,380
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,770
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,980
    Springfield, IL $64,820

    Related occupations in Ponce, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,690
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,510
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,050
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,790
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $45,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Ponce, PR is 9.9% 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 Ponce?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,360 per year in Ponce, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,700.