Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $60,150 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,190
90th percentile $98,820
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,190
    25th
    $53,570
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $79,510
    90th
    $98,820

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $82,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Kingston, NY $82,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Syracuse, NY $69,580

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,200
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,690
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Watertown, NY is 4.5% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,190 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,570.