Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,950 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $91,900
Employed locally 480
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $58,500
    50th (median)
    $67,950
    75th
    $83,390
    90th
    $91,900

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,320
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,660
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,250
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

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

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Capital/Northern New York is 7.9% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,500.