Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $61,480 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $83,300
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $58,380
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $74,790
    90th
    $83,300

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 95% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 5% 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
    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 Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,200
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,690
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Watertown, NY is 5.2% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,380.