Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $63,550 -2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,720
90th percentile $95,370
Employed locally 430
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,720
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $63,550
    75th
    $82,360
    90th
    $95,370

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 15% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,380
    Kingston, NY $84,060
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $76,700
    Syracuse, NY $74,750

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,590
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Rochester, NY is 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,720 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.