Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Davenport, IA-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Median annual salary $30,460 -51% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,930
90th percentile $85,860
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,930
    25th
    $27,930
    50th (median)
    $30,460
    75th
    $68,050
    90th
    $85,860

    Davenport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,925 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 42% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 58% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,420
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $79,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630
    Georgia $78,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $77,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,060

    Related occupations in Davenport, IA-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,210
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Davenport, IA-IL is 51% below 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 Davenport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $27,930 per year in Davenport, IA-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,930.