Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,890 -24% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,140
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 450
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,140
    25th
    $46,410
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $56,690
    90th
    $60,410

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,660
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,250
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$19,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$22,870
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$50,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Upper East Mississippi is 24% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,140 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,410.