Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Salary Comparison (2026)

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary Schools earn a median salary of $63,000/year, while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys earn $35,240/year - a difference of $27,760. Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary Schools earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.