Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $48,720 -30% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $73,510
Employed locally 30
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $48,720
    75th
    $66,920
    90th
    $73,510

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 14% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Kingston, NY $98,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Washington $97,820
    Salinas, CA $96,450
    Bellingham, WA $89,990

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,710
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,550
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,230
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,040
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Muncie, IN is 30% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.