Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,520 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $58,730
Employed locally 90
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $49,510
    50th (median)
    $56,520
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $58,730

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,810
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,180
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $58,360
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Puerto Rico is 12.9% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,510.