Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $79,440 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,580
90th percentile $88,430
Employed locally 140
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,580
    25th
    $58,860
    50th (median)
    $79,440
    75th
    $80,580
    90th
    $88,430

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 105% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 5% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390
    California $99,270
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $93,450
    New York $91,280
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,800
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Salem, OR is 22.4% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,580 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,860.