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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

Average base salary, Wyoming
$66,500 / year
$5,550 per month · $31.97 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Wyoming · median $63,000
25th percentile
$60,500
Average
$66,500
75th percentile
$75,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary by state
Alabama$67,500
Alaska$83,000
Arizona$59,500
Arkansas$58,000
California$97,000
Colorado$76,000
Delaware$72,500
Florida$62,500
Georgia$74,500
Hawaii$70,500
Idaho$68,500
Illinois$80,000
Indiana$62,000
Iowa$62,000
Kansas$62,500
Kentucky$60,500
Louisiana$60,500
Maine$66,500
Maryland$86,500
Michigan$78,000
Minnesota$73,000
Missouri$61,500
Montana$61,500
Nebraska$67,500
Nevada$70,000
New Jersey$83,500
New Mexico$77,500
New York$95,000
Ohio$74,000
Oklahoma$57,500
Oregon$81,000
Tennessee$65,500
Texas$65,500
Utah$67,500
Vermont$74,500
Virginia$75,500
Washington$97,500
Wisconsin$66,500
Wyoming$66,500
About this role

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary by industry
Educational Services

259,150 workers

$75,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

245,110 workers

$75,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,430 workers

$81,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

900 workers

$74,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

480 workers

$76,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

300 workers

$92,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

30 workers

$71,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pays 15% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make?

The average base salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the United States is $75,000 per year, or about $36.06 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $83,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
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