Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $48,600 -22% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 470
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $58,250
    90th
    $59,110

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 71% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,780
    Fairbanks-College, AK $79,160
    Jacksonville, FL $69,140
    Jackson, MI $61,310
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $59,390
    Kansas City, MO-KS $59,140

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Instructional Coordinators $60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,200
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $162,300
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $109,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Lawrence, KS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lawrence, KS is 22% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Lawrence?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.