Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $50,900 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile $76,930
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $46,610
    50th (median)
    $50,900
    75th
    $63,380
    90th
    $76,930

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 78% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 22% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $89,230
    Washington $85,340
    Bellingham, WA $84,900
    Kingston, NY $82,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $81,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,980

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,430
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $79,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 19.2% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,610.