Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $48,800 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,250
90th percentile $63,110
Employed locally 160
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,250
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $60,940
    90th
    $63,110

    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

    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, Preschool make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Kansas is 21.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $43,250 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.