How much does a special education teacher make in Kansas?
$60,700a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kansas. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,730Median: $60,700Highest 10%: $77,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 90th | $77,880 | $37.44 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $61,870 |
| Wichita, KS | $61,500 |
| Kansas City, MO | $61,090 |
| Manhattan, KS | $58,320 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 40. Iowa | $60,780 |
| 41. Kentucky | $60,730 |
| 42. Idaho | $60,700 |
| 43. Kansas | $60,700 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $59,660 |
| 45. Louisiana | $59,100 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $29.18 ($60,700 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $60,700 against $74,260 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kansas rank for special education teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays special education teachers the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $61,870 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.