Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $77,370 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,550
90th percentile $94,560
Employed locally 110
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,550
    25th
    $62,600
    50th (median)
    $77,370
    75th
    $92,430
    90th
    $94,560

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Akron, OH $100,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,890
    North Dakota $62,870
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $61,710
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $54,900
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $50,030

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,980
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Anchorage?

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

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Anchorage, AK is 24.4% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $30,550 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,600.