Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area earn a median of $58,770 a year, based on BLS data for 200 workers.
Pay ranges from $48,470 for the lowest-paid 10% to $61,940 for the top 10%. That is 21% lower than the national median of $74,260. Pay here is 13% higher than the Mississippi statewide median of $51,970. There are 1.2 special education teachers, secondary school per 1,000 jobs here — close to the national average. The average (mean) salary is $55,560, close to the median.
Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,470 |
| 25th percentile | $49,440 |
| Median | $58,770 |
| 75th percentile | $61,010 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,940 |
| Average (mean) | $55,560 |
Half of special education teachers, secondary school earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $4,897.50 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,448.75 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,260.38 |
| Weekly | $1,130.19 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because special education teachers, secondary school are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $60,500 | 290 |
| Jackson, MS | $55,800 | 330 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,360 | 130 |
Highest-paying states for special education teachers, secondary school
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $101,120 |
| California | $101,060 |
| District of Columbia | $99,670 |
| Maryland | $93,530 |
| Rhode Island | $92,990 |
| New York | $89,310 |
| Massachusetts | $83,890 |
| New Jersey | $83,770 |
| Connecticut | $81,710 |
| Alaska | $80,580 |
See Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in every state or the Mississippi statewide figures.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-2058. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teachers, secondary school make in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS?
The median salary for special education teachers, secondary school in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $58,770 a year. Pay ranges from $48,470 for the lowest-paid 10% to $61,940 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid special education teachers, secondary school make in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS?
The top 10% of special education teachers, secondary school in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area earn at least $61,940 a year. The top 25% earn $61,010 or more.
What is the starting pay for special education teachers, secondary school in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $48,470 a year, and a quarter of special education teachers, secondary school earn $49,440 or less.
How many special education teachers, secondary school work in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS?
About 200 special education teachers, secondary school are employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, not counting the self-employed.