Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary
In Arecibo, PR, elementary school teachers, except special educations earn $61,230 at the median. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $61,230 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $510/month, or 12.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $61K get you in Arecibo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Arecibo’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About elementary school teachers, except special educations
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What this looks like in Arecibo
Elementary school teachers, except special education pay in Arecibo tracks closely to the national median, $61K locally vs. $64K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $510/month, 11.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for elementary school teachers, except special educations in metros near Arecibo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $51K | $51K |
| Aguadilla | $60K | $60K |
| Ponce | $60K | $60K |
| Mayaguez | $52K | $52K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arecibo, PR
Entry-level elementary school teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102K | +60% | 28,980 |
| California | $100K | +56% | 155,160 |
| District of Columbia | $97K | +51% | 3,750 |
| Massachusetts | $94K | +47% | 29,930 |
| Rhode Island | $91K | +42% | 3,830 |
| New York | $86K | +34% | 101,410 |
| Connecticut | $81K | +26% | 16,330 |
| Alaska | $79K | +24% | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $78K | +22% | 40,300 |
| Maryland | $78K | +21% | 29,610 |
| Ohio | $77K | +21% | 47,870 |
| Oregon | $77K | +21% | 12,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $77K | +20% | 48,370 |
| Minnesota | $76K | +19% | 26,640 |
| Delaware | $76K | +19% | 2,900 |
| Illinois | $75K | +18% | 61,520 |
| Utah | $75K | +17% | 14,820 |
| New Mexico | $75K | +17% | 6,210 |
| New Hampshire | $72K | +13% | 5,190 |
| Georgia | $72K | +13% | 43,820 |
| Hawaii | $71K | +12% | 6,040 |
| Virginia | $66K | +2% | 37,880 |
| Michigan | $65K | +2% | 40,910 |
| Nevada | $65K | +2% | 9,550 |
| Colorado | $63K | -1% | 24,860 |
| Vermont | $63K | -1% | 3,610 |
| Texas | $63K | -2% | 116,260 |
| Maine | $62K | -2% | 7,490 |
| Nebraska | $62K | -2% | 8,710 |
| Idaho | $62K | -4% | 6,850 |
| Alabama | $61K | -4% | 22,030 |
| Wisconsin | $61K | -4% | 24,920 |
| Wyoming | $61K | -4% | 2,600 |
| South Carolina | $61K | -5% | 25,030 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -5% | 19,080 |
| Iowa | $61K | -5% | 17,300 |
| North Dakota | $60K | -6% | 4,430 |
| Tennessee | $60K | -6% | 28,240 |
| Indiana | $60K | -7% | 27,720 |
| Florida | $59K | -8% | 79,090 |
| Louisiana | $59K | -8% | 22,060 |
| Montana | $58K | -10% | 4,960 |
| Arizona | $57K | -12% | 24,240 |
| Kansas | $56K | -12% | 14,350 |
| West Virginia | $56K | -13% | 5,420 |
| North Carolina | $55K | -14% | 42,410 |
| Arkansas | $53K | -18% | 12,590 |
| Missouri | $51K | -20% | 33,180 |
| South Dakota | $50K | -22% | 4,290 |
| Mississippi | $50K | -22% | 11,060 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -25% | 18,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a elementary school teachers, except special education afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arecibo?
Yes — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 11.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $510/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for elementary school teachers, except special educations in Arecibo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new elementary school teachers, except special educations typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,856/month. At HUD’s $510/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is elementary school teachers, except special education a high-paying job in Arecibo?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $61K locally vs. $64K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Arecibo compare to the national average for elementary school teachers, except special educations?
Arecibo pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $64K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $61K — below the national median.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special educations make in Arecibo, PR?
The median is $61,230 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,940, and experienced elementary school teachers, except special educations can clear $74,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Arecibo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,270/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $510/month, which eats 11.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a elementary school teachers, except special education salary go in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary is worth about $61,230 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do elementary school teachers, except special educations get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.