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How much does a special education teacher make in Gulfport?

$58,770a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,898 a month.

Hourly
$28.25
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
261 of 314
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,470Median: $58,770Highest 10%: $61,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,470$23.30
25th$49,440$23.77
Median$58,770$28.25
75th$61,010$29.33
90th$61,940$29.78

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for special education teachers.

Memphis, TN$60,500
Jackson, MS$55,800
Hattiesburg, MS$48,360
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
Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,460
Secondary School Teacher$57,240
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$56,620
Special Education Teacher$52,290
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 $28.25 ($58,770 a year).

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

No: $58,770 against $74,260 nationally, 21% less.

How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $51,970, so Gulfport pays 13% more.

Where does Gulfport rank for special education teacher pay?

261 of 314 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,940 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.