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How much does a special education teacher make in Gulfport?

$52,290a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $25.14 an hour or $4,358 a month.

Hourly
$25.14
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
298 of 335
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,050Median: $52,290Highest 10%: $61,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,050$23.58
25th$49,680$23.88
Median$52,290$25.14
75th$59,380$28.55
90th$61,600$29.62

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for special education teachers.

Memphis, TN$64,640
Jackson, MS$50,770
Hattiesburg, MS$47,790
Special Education Teacher salary in Mississippi Special Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Gulfport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Instructional Coordinator$83,780
Teacher and Instructor$75,360
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$67,340
Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,220
Tutor$59,150
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$59,070
Special Education Teacher$58,770
Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,460
Secondary School Teacher$57,240
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$56,620
Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Gulfport?

The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $25.14 ($52,290 a year).

Do special education teachers make more in Gulfport than the national average?

No: $52,290 against $65,120 nationally, 20% less.

How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $50,570, so Gulfport pays 3% more.

Where does Gulfport rank for special education teacher pay?

298 of 335 metro areas with data.

How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Gulfport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.