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Special Education Teachers, Middle School vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Special Education Teachers, Middle Schools earn a median salary of $64,880/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $2,540. Special Education Teachers, Middle Schools earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary
$64,880
$62,340
Hourly rate
$null/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$48,070
$46,440
Senior level (90th %)
$102,730
$102,010
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
95,330
1,393,310
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Education
Education
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