Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Arkansas: $58,500 Average

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Average base salary, Arkansas

$58,500 / year

≈ $4,900 per month · $28.13 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Arkansas · median $59,000

25th percentile
$53,000Average
$58,50075th percentile
$62,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary by state

Alabama$62,500

Alaska$84,000

Arizona$64,500

Arkansas$58,500

California$103,500

Colorado$74,000

Connecticut$90,000

Delaware$76,500

District of Columbia$91,000

Florida$62,500

Georgia$73,500

Hawaii$71,000

Idaho$64,000

Illinois$78,000

Indiana$63,000

Iowa$68,000

Kansas$62,500

Kentucky$60,000

Louisiana$59,500

Maine$68,500

Maryland$85,500

Massachusetts$90,000

Michigan$74,500

Minnesota$72,500

Mississippi$55,000

Missouri$56,000

Montana$65,500

Nebraska$68,000

Nevada$63,000

New Hampshire$69,500

New Jersey$85,500

New Mexico$75,500

New York$96,000

North Carolina$59,500

North Dakota$62,000

Ohio$75,500

Oklahoma$58,500

Oregon$78,500

Pennsylvania$80,000

Rhode Island$87,000

South Carolina$67,000

South Dakota$54,500

Tennessee$63,000

Texas$67,000

Utah$81,500

Vermont$74,500

Virginia$74,000

Washington$100,500

West Virginia$57,000

Wisconsin$71,500

Wyoming$67,000

About this role

Special Education Teachers, Middle School is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Special Education Teachers, Middle School work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Special Education Teachers, Middle Schools do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Learning Strategies Instructing Active Listening Active Learning

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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary by industry

Educational Services

94,990 workers

$76,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

88,680 workers

$77,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

730 workers

$81,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

110 workers

$84,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pays 14% below the average across 64 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library

Teachers and Instructors, All Other$76,500

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,000

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000

Archivist$73,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000

Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Special Education Teachers, Middle School make?

The average base salary for a Special Education Teachers, Middle School in the United States is $76,500 per year, or about $36.78 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $85,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 64 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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