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

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

Median annual salary $48,210 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $61,930
Employed locally 210
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $57,750
    90th
    $61,930

    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 West Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$26,830
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Lower West 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 West Mississippi is 23.5% 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 West Mississippi?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Lower West Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.