Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Kansas

In Kansas, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $60,700 a year. About 1,650 people work in this job there.

$60,700Median yearly pay
$50,770–$64,100Middle half of workers, yearly
1,650People in this job in Kansas

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Kansas ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Kansas

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,730
25% of workers$50,770
Half of workers (median)$60,700
75% of workers$64,100
90% of workers$77,880

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Topeka$61,870120
Wichita$61,500250
Manhattan$58,32050

Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Kansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,450
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,670
Tutors$34,170
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,780
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,580
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,970
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,750

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.