Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $62,600 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $78,140
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $44,950
    50th (median)
    $62,600
    75th
    $76,400
    90th
    $78,140

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,130
    Michigan $75,520
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,960
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,510
    Warner Robins, GA $64,190

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,360
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,830
    Instructional Coordinators $61,640
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $60,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Savannah, GA is 0.6% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,950.