Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $56,820 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,930
90th percentile $62,920
Employed locally 180
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,930
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $56,820
    75th
    $59,240
    90th
    $62,920

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $63,450
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,640
    Jackson, MS $53,270
    Hattiesburg, MS $46,800

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,210
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Gulfport?

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

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Gulfport, MS is 18.4% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,930 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.