Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $62,180 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,910
90th percentile $73,120
Employed locally 250
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,910
    25th
    $53,000
    50th (median)
    $62,180
    75th
    $64,350
    90th
    $73,120

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $98,630
    Jacksonville, FL $75,850
    Joplin, MO-KS $65,300
    Kansas City, MO-KS $60,280
    Jackson, TN $59,900
    Topeka, KS $59,570

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Wichita?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Wichita, KS is 10.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,910 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,000.