Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $56,060 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,770
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 30
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,770
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $56,060
    75th
    $71,360
    90th
    $73,920

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 10% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Kingston, NY $98,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Washington $97,820
    Salinas, CA $96,450
    Bellingham, WA $89,990

    Related occupations in Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,900
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,590
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Kokomo?

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

    Is Kokomo above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Kokomo, IN is 19.4% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,770 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.