Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $58,850 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,830
90th percentile $77,120
Employed locally 1,280
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,830
    25th
    $49,340
    50th (median)
    $58,850
    75th
    $69,100
    90th
    $77,120

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 28% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $85,810
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,980
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,750
    Modesto, CA $76,450

    Related occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,140
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 6.6% 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,830 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,340.