Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,290 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $57,690
Employed locally 80
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $48,020
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $57,690
    90th
    $57,690

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$53,980
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$52,340
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$57,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Southwest Louisiana is 25.6% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,020.