Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $74,470 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,800
90th percentile $98,320
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,800
    25th
    $61,140
    50th (median)
    $74,470
    75th
    $85,180
    90th
    $98,320

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 18% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,500
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Burlington, VT is 18.2% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,800 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,140.