Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Kansas earn a median salary of $54,741 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.1% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 4,090 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $49,030 to $62,140 depending on location.
$54,741
Avg median salary in Kansas
$62,140
Highest paying metro
$49,030
Lowest paying metro
4,090
Employed in Kansas
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
inSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $62,140 | $50,890 | $64,180 | 390 |
| Lawrence, KS | $59,060 | $47,100 | $59,890 | 60 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,850 | $49,340 | $69,100 | 1,280 |
| Topeka, KS | $58,010 | $50,170 | $63,230 | 180 |
| Manhattan, KS | $57,440 | $46,820 | $60,730 | 110 |
| Kansas | $56,060 | $48,240 | $60,450 | 210 |
| Arkansas | $51,590 | $49,160 | $59,390 | 1,310 |
| East Arkansas | $49,990 | $47,460 | $50,700 | 120 |
| South Arkansas | $49,990 | $47,780 | $51,010 | 130 |
| West Arkansas | $49,990 | $49,050 | $53,840 | 130 |
| North Arkansas | $49,030 | $46,390 | $52,590 | 170 |