Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $60,790 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $81,460
Employed locally 590
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $60,790
    75th
    $75,150
    90th
    $81,460

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,290
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwest New York 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 New York is 3.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.