Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $59,060 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,870
90th percentile $84,020
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,870
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $84,020

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 14% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Jackson, MI $72,270
    Jacksonville, FL $69,110
    Wichita, KS $62,140
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $59,370
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,850

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,520
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Instructional Coordinators $60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,200
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $162,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Lawrence, KS is 6.3% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,870 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.