Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $48,800 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,800
90th percentile $57,720
Employed locally 30
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,800
    25th
    $48,800
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $57,720
    90th
    $57,720

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 28% 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
    Wichita, KS $60,910
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,730
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,390
    Jackson, MS $48,990
    Joplin, MO-KS $47,540

    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, Preschool make per hour in Topeka?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Topeka, KS 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $48,800 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,800.