Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $61,970 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,930
90th percentile $83,990
Employed locally 110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,930
    25th
    $54,020
    50th (median)
    $61,970
    75th
    $73,650
    90th
    $83,990

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 26% below 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,260
    Rhode Island $77,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,700

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $95,740
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $62,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,930 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,020.