The average salary for a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in the United States is $71,770, but the range typically falls between $54,360 and $81,990. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.5, with a range between $26.13 and $39.42.
There are approximately 212,850 people employed as a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in the United States. With Texas, California, New York employing the highest number of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school.The state with the best pay for a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is California, with an average annual salary of $89,560, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $50,860.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $47,710 | $22.94 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,360 | $26.13 |
| Median | $64,910 | $31.21 |
| 75th Percentile | $81,990 | $39.42 |
| 90th Percentile | $103,430 | $49.73 |
The salary of a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are California, Oregon, New York, Washington, Alaska while the worst states are Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, West Virginia, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,590 | $58,080 | $71,940 |
| Alaska | $60,460 | $79,090 | $104,480 |
| Arizona | $41,650 | $56,810 | $70,430 |
| Arkansas | $42,810 | $53,660 | $65,530 |
| California | $56,330 | $89,560 | $124,210 |
| Colorado | $48,400 | $65,130 | $86,340 |
| Connecticut | $52,100 | $83,820 | $110,140 |
| Delaware | $50,540 | $66,180 | $83,610 |
| District of Columbia | $47,430 | $85,040 | $118,020 |
| Florida | $50,110 | $58,400 | $78,940 |
| Georgia | $46,590 | $72,900 | $100,520 |
| Hawaii | $55,830 | $55,750 | $60,240 |
| Idaho | $40,930 | $64,790 | $93,400 |
| Illinois | $49,890 | $75,640 | $102,460 |
| Indiana | $44,420 | $62,440 | $85,610 |
| Iowa | $39,810 | $57,240 | $76,050 |
| Kansas | $47,180 | $60,020 | $75,110 |
| Kentucky | $41,560 | $56,690 | $68,210 |
| Louisiana | $48,430 | $56,330 | $66,380 |
| Maine | $42,700 | $60,960 | $80,930 |
| Maryland | $46,290 | $74,080 | $105,290 |
| Massachusetts | $55,040 | $84,780 | $109,800 |
| Michigan | $44,140 | $67,510 | $88,190 |
| Minnesota | $47,270 | $66,250 | $87,710 |
| Mississippi | $41,260 | $50,750 | $61,760 |
| Missouri | $37,750 | $50,860 | $62,500 |
| Montana | $42,820 | $63,350 | $84,160 |
| Nebraska | $45,780 | $60,950 | $76,970 |
| Nevada | $26,820 | $66,350 | $102,130 |
| New Hampshire | $40,500 | $61,990 | $82,490 |
| New Jersey | $61,300 | $77,070 | $100,890 |
| New Mexico | $50,150 | $67,960 | $97,790 |
| New York | $58,300 | $94,000 | $135,600 |
| North Carolina | $39,830 | $54,620 | $67,500 |
| North Dakota | $44,180 | $59,920 | $83,370 |
| Ohio | $45,160 | $71,970 | $100,070 |
| Oklahoma | $31,800 | $53,130 | $80,850 |
| Oregon | $55,470 | $90,600 | $134,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,460 | $74,360 | $99,070 |
| Rhode Island | $50,400 | $76,180 | $96,360 |
| South Carolina | $44,770 | $59,590 | $77,370 |
| South Dakota | $45,250 | $52,150 | $60,790 |
| Tennessee | $48,310 | $59,860 | $76,280 |
| Texas | $48,210 | $63,790 | $81,050 |
| Utah | $29,650 | $54,830 | $77,370 |
| Vermont | $47,860 | $66,140 | $85,080 |
| Virginia | $48,540 | $70,650 | $103,360 |
| Washington | $64,480 | $89,140 | $117,100 |
| West Virginia | $37,510 | $52,180 | $63,970 |
| Wisconsin | $47,540 | $61,450 | $77,420 |
| Wyoming | $51,110 | $64,410 | $80,930 |
Even between cities, the salary of a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA with an average salary of $125,720.The city with the lowest average salary for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is Logan, UT with an average salary of $41,350.
Areas with highest average salaries for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school
Areas with lowest average salaries for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school
The number of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school has increased by 21,680. On average, the number of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school has been increasing by 2.8% each year. The salary of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school has increased by $6,980. On average, the salary of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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