Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary
in Jackson, MS
- Middle 50%
- $50,200–$60,910
- vs U.S. median
- -25%
- Metro rank
- #152 of 164
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Jackson, MS metro earn a median of $55,800 a year, based on BLS estimates for 330 jobs (May 2025). That is 25% below the U.S. median of $74,260 and 7% above the MS statewide median of $51,970. It ranks #152 of 164 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE330 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Jackson
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Public School District | $54,561 | 5 |
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in other MS metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $58,770 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $51,280 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,720 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Jackson?
The BLS median is $55,800 a year (May 2025). Half of the 330 jobs pay between $50,200 and $60,910. The 10th percentile is $47,400 and the 90th is $63,160.
Is Jackson a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
That is 25% below the U.S. median of $74,260 and 7% above the MS statewide median of $51,970. It ranks #152 of 164 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).
Which employers pay Special Education Teachers, Secondary School the most in Jackson?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Jackson Public School District ($54,561). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.