Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) salary in Topeka, KS
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Topeka, KS metro area, FY2025.
Also listed as: High School Special Education Teacher, Secondary Special Education Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $49,500 |
| 25th | $49,500 |
| 50th (median) | $55,950 |
| 75th | $63,640 |
| 90th | $66,000 |
Cost of living
Topeka's median Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) salary of $55,950 is worth about $63,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Topeka = 88.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Topeka, KS area earned a median of $61,870 in May 2025 (120 employed). The H-1B median here is $55,950, 10% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| USD 501, Topeka Public Schools | too few | 8 |
| 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.