Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in United States
The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary is $65,120 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary by region
Pay trend
Up 1.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary FAQs
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in United States?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in United States is $65,120 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $49,350 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $103,010 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $65,120.
Do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is among the highest at $97,410, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.