How much does a special education teacher make in Kansas?
$59,780a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kansas. That is $28.74 an hour or $4,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.74
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,620Median: $59,780Highest 10%: $75,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| Median | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| 75th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| 90th | $75,480 | $36.29 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $60,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $60,550 |
| Wichita, KS | $59,160 |
| Manhattan, KS | $56,890 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 38. Kentucky | $60,200 |
| 39. Idaho | $60,170 |
| 40. Tennessee | $60,000 |
| 41. Kansas | $59,780 |
| 42. Louisiana | $59,420 |
| 43. North Carolina | $59,360 |
| 44. Indiana | $58,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $28.74 ($59,780 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $59,780 against $66,810 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kansas rank for special education teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays special education teachers the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $60,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.