Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,390 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $82,130
Employed locally 180
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $50,140
    50th (median)
    $64,390
    75th
    $78,610
    90th
    $82,130

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,760
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,670
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,850
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Southeast Minnesota is 0.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,140.