Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,360 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $62,580
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $49,360
    75th
    $58,890
    90th
    $62,580

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $54,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northeast Iowa is 21.7% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.