Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $49,170 -22% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,770
90th percentile $55,690
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,770
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $49,170
    75th
    $55,630
    90th
    $55,690

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 60% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 40% 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
    Rapid City, SD $59,450
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $54,620

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,110
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,600
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 22% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,770 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.