Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Kingston, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kingston, NY

Median annual salary $82,050 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,240
90th percentile $121,120
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,240
    25th
    $73,670
    50th (median)
    $82,050
    75th
    $103,440
    90th
    $121,120

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 0% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $82,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Syracuse, NY $69,580
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,440

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,920
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Kingston, NY is 30.2% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,240 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,670.