Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Ponce, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ponce, PR

Median annual salary $58,140 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,580
90th percentile $59,500
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,580
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $58,140
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $59,500

    Ponce economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 282% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 182% above 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,410
    Springfield, MA $79,070
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $76,870
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,130
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,650
    Springfield, OH $72,370

    Related occupations in Ponce, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,690
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,510
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,050
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,790
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $45,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Ponce, PR is 7.7% 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 Ponce?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,580 per year in Ponce, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.