Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $59,510 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $83,250
Employed locally 670
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $59,510
    75th
    $69,090
    90th
    $83,250

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Kansas is 14.5% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Kansas?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.