Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Arecibo, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arecibo, PR

Median annual salary $57,460 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,900
90th percentile $70,340
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,900
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $57,460
    90th
    $70,340

    Arecibo economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $24,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 235% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 135% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,410
    Springfield, MA $79,070
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $76,870
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,130
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,650
    Springfield, OH $72,370

    Related occupations in Arecibo, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,210
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,610
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,910
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $55,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Arecibo, PR is 8.8% below 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 Arecibo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,900 per year in Arecibo, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.