Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $65,000–$100,010
- vs U.S. median
- +15%
- Metro rank
- #27 of 92
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $77,050 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,540 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% above the U.S. median of $66,810 and 3% below the DC statewide median of $79,170. It ranks #27 of 92 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $77,050 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,540 jobs pay between $65,000 and $100,010. The 10th percentile is $59,120 and the 90th is $122,710.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Middle School?
That is 15% above the U.S. median of $66,810 and 3% below the DC statewide median of $79,170. It ranks #27 of 92 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.