Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,460 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,950
90th percentile $61,800
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,950
    25th
    $46,170
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $60,110
    90th
    $61,800

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Southwest Iowa is 8.8% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,950 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,170.