Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,650 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,420
90th percentile $59,900
Employed locally 340
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,420
    25th
    $46,540
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $55,690
    90th
    $59,900

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,730
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$22,990
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$19,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Lower East Mississippi is 24.4% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,420 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,540.