Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $62,570 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,190
90th percentile $84,100
Employed locally 1,340
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,190
    25th
    $54,110
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $76,830
    90th
    $84,100

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $82,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Kingston, NY $82,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Syracuse, NY $69,580

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,590
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Rochester, NY is 0.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,190 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,110.