DOL Median (Kansas)
$42,900
vs National
-13.4%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,254
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,900
-13.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Kansas earns $42,900 in nominal terms, which is 13.4% below the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,254 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| USD 475 GEARY COUNTY SCHOOLS | $53,565 | 1 |
| Unified School District No 259 Sedgwick County KS | $50,156 | 1 |
| FORT LEAVENWORTH USD #207 | $46,318 | 1 |
| USD 501, Topeka Public Schools | $42,900 | 3 |
| SPRING HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT - USD 230 | $42,100 | 2 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS SPECIAL ED COOPERATIVE #605 | $37,500 | 1 |
| UNIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 501, TOPEKA PUBLIC | $35,940 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in Kansas?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Kansas is $42,900 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Kansas earns 13.4% less than the national median of $49,529, or $49,254 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.