Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $47,070 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $64,730
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $47,070
    75th
    $49,580
    90th
    $64,730

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 21% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $89,230
    Washington $85,340
    Bellingham, WA $84,900
    Kingston, NY $82,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $81,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,980

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,660
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$136,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,140
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$109,110
    Farm and Home Management Educators$63,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Lafayette, IN is 25.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.