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

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

Median annual salary $57,440 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $69,720
Employed locally 110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $57,440
    75th
    $60,730
    90th
    $69,720

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 10% 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
    Lawrence, KS $59,060

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,250
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,400
    Instructional Coordinators $63,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Manhattan, KS is 8.8% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.