Special Education Teacher salary in Topeka, KS
Based on 24 certified H-1B filings in the Topeka, KS metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$59,150
Middle 50%$49.5k–$61.7k
vs. national median−1%comparison median $60,000
Filings24FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $49,500 |
| 25th | $49,500 |
| 50th (median) | $59,150 |
| 75th | $61,650 |
| 90th | $64,600 |
Cost of living
Topeka's median Special Education Teacher salary of $59,150 is worth about $66,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Topeka = 88.8).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| USD 501, Topeka Public Schools | $60,900 | 17 |
| Topeka Public Schools Unified School District No.501 | too few | 7 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.