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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Statewide

Typical Degree: Bachelor's degree

Employed as of 2022: 3,326

2032 Projected Openings: 2,232

Entry Level Salary: $41,560

Median Salary: $56,600

Experienced Level Salary: $68,210

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