Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $58,450 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $64,780
Employed locally 70
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $58,450
    50th (median)
    $58,450
    75th
    $58,450
    90th
    $64,780

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,360
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $75,860
    Kansas City, MO-KS $59,430
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $59,340
    Jacksonville, FL $58,400
    Wichita, KS $56,940

    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
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Topeka, KS is 9.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,450.