DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,180 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 231,570 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $80,213 | +62% | 42 | 2 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,000 | +21.1% | 47 | 7 |
| Gilroy, CA | $60,000 | +21.1% | 15 | 2 |
| Lancaster, CA | $60,000 | +21.1% | 11 | 2 |
| New York, NY | $58,167 | +17.4% | 14 | 8 |
| Houston, TX | $53,145 | +7.3% | 22 | 5 |
| Shiprock, NM | $35,000 | -29.3% | 11 | 2 |
| Gallup, NM | $34,001 | -31.4% | 14 | 3 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $78,910 | +4.5% | 46 |
| Wisconsin | $74,420 | +24.3% | 1 |
| Colorado | $61,082 | -3.8% | 5 |
| California | $60,000 | -33.7% | 160 |
| New York | $59,307 | -26.6% | 25 |
| Washington | $58,585 | -31.4% | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $54,975 | -33.3% | 7 |
| New Jersey | $54,450 | -28% | 2 |
| Connecticut | $51,742 | -36.3% | 1 |
| Texas | $51,550 | -14.5% | 49 |
| Massachusetts | $51,416 | -34.8% | 8 |
| Nebraska | $50,980 | -16.6% | 25 |
| Georgia | $50,817 | -25% | 33 |
| Virginia | $50,064 | -23% | 21 |
| South Carolina | $47,080 | -22.2% | 65 |
| Utah | $46,958 | -20.3% | 5 |
| Ohio | $45,990 | -28.2% | 11 |
| Illinois | $45,775 | -39.9% | 17 |
| Arkansas | $45,070 | -12.6% | 17 |
| Louisiana | $44,052 | -19% | 10 |
| Oregon | $43,515 | -44.4% | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,940 | -33.5% | 1 |
| Kansas | $42,900 | -27.4% | 9 |
| Michigan | $41,572 | -45% | 14 |
| Florida | $40,294 | -23.5% | 13 |
| Minnesota | $40,027 | -36.8% | 7 |
| North Carolina | $39,765 | -29.4% | 10 |
| Mississippi | $38,928 | -20.3% | 8 |
| South Dakota | $38,550 | -23.5% | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $38,194 | -22.1% | 5 |
| Iowa | $37,837 | -31.6% | 2 |
| Tennessee | $36,730 | -39.9% | 2 |
| Arizona | $36,000 | -27.7% | 55 |
| New Mexico | $35,000 | -47.4% | 54 |
| Maine | $33,550 | -44% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School positions, 75% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 23% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Not specified | $80,496 |
| ALPHAVISTA SERVICES INC. | Master's | $60,000 |
| 101 THERAPY STAFFING INC | Not specified | $60,000 |
| Houston Independent School District | Bachelor's | $53,020 |
| US Virgin Islands Department of Education | Not specified | $45,309 |
| Unique Services Associates, Inc. | Bachelor's | $45,443 |
| Gallup McKinley County Schools | Master's | $36,982 |
| SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION | Bachelor's | $97,287 |
| GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Not specified | $34,000 |
| Richland County School District One | Not specified | $46,626 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School is Health Care and Social Assistance at $59,848. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Educational Services at $51,874.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,180 DOL filings, the median salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School is $49,529, ranging from $42,200 to $60,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $100,620 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Baltimore, MD offers the highest median at $80,213.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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