Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $60,910 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $76,690
Employed locally 60
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $60,180
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $61,710
    90th
    $76,690

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 12% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,730
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,390
    Jackson, MS $48,990
    Topeka, KS $48,800
    Joplin, MO-KS $47,540

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $101,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Wichita, KS is 2.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,180.