Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $45,990 -27% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $65,350
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $51,520
    90th
    $65,350

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 64% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 36% 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 Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $55,580
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $45,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Jefferson City, MO is 27% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.