Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,130 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,390
90th percentile $101,060
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,390
    25th
    $65,160
    50th (median)
    $80,130
    75th
    $96,610
    90th
    $101,060

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,040
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $46,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Instructional Coordinators $57,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Alaska?

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

    Is Alaska above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Alaska is 27.2% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Alaska?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,390 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,160.