Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,240 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,250
90th percentile $76,350
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,250
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $51,240
    75th
    $66,740
    90th
    $76,350

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $46,460
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,860
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $77,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Central Missouri is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Central Missouri is 18.7% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,250 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.