Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $72,980 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,450
90th percentile $101,230
Employed locally 120
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,450
    25th
    $60,390
    50th (median)
    $72,980
    75th
    $91,550
    90th
    $101,230

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 106% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 6% 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
    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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,340
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,800
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Utica, NY is 12.5% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $52,450 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,390.