Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $58,760 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,000
90th percentile $67,370
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,000
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $58,760
    75th
    $60,950
    90th
    $67,370

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 23% 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
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    California $90,530
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,270
    District of Columbia $82,400
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,090

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,200
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,950
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,980
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Dubuque, IA is 6.7% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,000 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.