Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,430 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,140
90th percentile $70,220
Employed locally 140
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,140
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $55,760
    90th
    $70,220

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,240
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,290
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $52,130
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $65,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Kansas?

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

    Is Kansas above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Kansas is 26.9% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Kansas?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $41,140 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.