Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$63,000
↑ 17.1% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 17.1% since 2012 ($53,820 → $63,000)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $64,910
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.3%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -18%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,000 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | $64,910 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $62,390 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $61,640 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | $60,620 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | $60,460 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $59,390 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $58,600 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $57,040 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $55,810 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $54,570 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $53,910 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $53,820 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.