Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,230 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $62,200
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $55,230
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $62,200

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,810
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,180
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $58,360
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Puerto Rico is 12.3% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.