Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Hourly Wage in Alaska (2024)

The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Alaska is $39.97/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Alaska hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$29.07
/hour
Median (P50)
$39.97
/hour
Senior (P90)
$50.23
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$83,130
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Alaska vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$29.07
National: $22.47
+29.4%
Median (P50)
$39.97
National: $30.98
+29.0%
Senior (P90)
$50.23
National: $42.23
+18.9%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $29.07 $1163 $5038 $60,460
Q1 (P25) $31.88 $1275 $5527 $66,320
Median (P50) $39.97 $1599 $6928 $83,130
Q3 (P75) $40.98 $1639 $7102 $85,230
Senior (P90) $50.23 $2009 $8707 $104,480

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

#1
$42.92
$42.92/hr
+38.5%
#2
$42.85
$42.85/hr
+38.3%
#3
$40.73
$40.73/hr
+31.5%
#4
$40.66
$40.66/hr
+31.2%
#5
$39.97
$39.97/hr
+29.0%
#6
$39.61
$39.61/hr
+27.9%
#7
$39.44
$39.44/hr
+27.3%
#8
$39.4
$39.4/hr
+27.2%
#9
$38.1
$38.1/hr
+23.0%
#10
$36.94
$36.94/hr
+19.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Alaska?

The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Alaska is $39.97/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $83,130.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Alaska Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Alaska is $39.97/hr compared to the national average of $30.98/hr — higher by $8.99/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Alaska?

Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School professionals in Alaska earn approximately $29.07/hour (10th percentile), which equals $60,460.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $50.23/hour.

How much does a senior Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Alaska?

Senior-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School professionals in Alaska (90th percentile) earn approximately $50.23/hour, or $104,480.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (SOC 252052) in Alaska.

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