SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area
Median pay for this occupation in Puerto Rico, PR is $58,980 a year, trailing the national median of $65,120 by 9.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Puerto Rico, PR is $58,980 a year, trailing the national median of $65,120 by 9.4%. Half of workers earn between $51,720 and $59,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,850 and the ninetieth at $61,970.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.23 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 131 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,850 | −21.9% |
| 25th | $51,720 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $58,980 | −9.4% |
| 75th | $59,980 | −7.9% |
| 90th | $61,970 | −4.8% |
| Mean | $57,660 | −11.5% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,980 a year, 9.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,850 to $61,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Puerto Rico, PR?
The median annual wage is $58,980, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Puerto Rico, PR is 9.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Puerto Rico, PR earns more than $61,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Puerto Rico, PR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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