Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $57,900 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,690
90th percentile $82,380
Employed locally 100
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,690
    25th
    $51,030
    50th (median)
    $57,900
    75th
    $62,700
    90th
    $82,380

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 1% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,710
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $57,880
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $49,880

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,920
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $42,360
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 10.8% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,690 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,030.