Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $60,980 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,340
90th percentile $98,320
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,340
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $78,910
    90th
    $98,320

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 112% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 12% above 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,130
    Michigan $75,520
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,960
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,510
    Warner Robins, GA $64,190

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,400
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,780
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $51,700
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Valdosta, GA is 3.2% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,340 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.