How much does a special education teacher make in Kansas?
$59,220a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kansas. That is $28.47 an hour or $4,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.47
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,510Median: $59,220Highest 10%: $75,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| Median | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| 75th | $63,260 | $30.41 | |
| 90th | $75,380 | $36.24 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $119,600 |
| Wichita, KS | $60,910 |
| Topeka, KS | $55,140 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 32. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $59,310 |
| 34. Delaware | $59,250 |
| 35. Kansas | $59,220 |
| 36. Florida | $58,240 |
| 37. Utah | $58,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $28.47 ($59,220 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $59,220 against $64,830 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kansas rank for special education teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 35 of 45 states.
Which city in Kansas pays special education teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $119,600 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.