Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $49,150 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $56,270
Employed locally 120
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $55,930
    90th
    $56,270

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 60% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 40% 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
    Rapid City, SD $51,000

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,110
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,600
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 24.2% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.