Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,610 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $74,440
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $60,610
    75th
    $62,430
    90th
    $74,440

    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 East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,170
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,190
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$20,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in East Georgia is 3.8% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.