Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,120 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $61,230
Employed locally 330
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $58,390
    90th
    $61,230

    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

    Related occupations in Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,660
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,250
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$19,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$22,870
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$47,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

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

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Upper East Mississippi is 30.9% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.