Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,210 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $67,920
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $60,180
    90th
    $67,920

    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 Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $47,650
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $22,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

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

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Lower East Mississippi is 19.3% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.