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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $52,240 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,970
90th percentile $72,340
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,970
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $52,240
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $72,340

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 8% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,710
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,550
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,230
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,040
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Muncie, IN is 17.1% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,970 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.