Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $51,000 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $57,590
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $51,000
    75th
    $57,590
    90th
    $57,590

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 29% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $58,080
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $49,150

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,480
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,580
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Rapid City, SD is 21.4% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.