Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $58,010 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $63,450
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $58,010
    75th
    $63,230
    90th
    $63,450

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 15% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Jackson, MI $72,270
    Jacksonville, FL $69,110
    Wichita, KS $62,140
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $59,370
    Lawrence, KS $59,060

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,780
    Instructional Coordinators $60,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Topeka, KS is 7.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.