Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $47,340 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $71,970
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $41,250
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $58,270
    90th
    $71,970

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 68% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 32% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $85,810
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,980
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,750
    Modesto, CA $76,450

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$30,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,630
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,500
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Columbia, MO is 24.9% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,250.