Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Missouri
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Missouri earn a median salary of $49,847 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.9% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 3,300 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $43,370 to $59,660 depending on location.
$49,847
Avg median salary in Missouri
$59,660
Highest paying metro
$43,370
Lowest paying metro
3,300
Employed in Missouri
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,660 | $48,010 | $72,920 | 1,080 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,850 | $49,340 | $69,100 | 1,280 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $51,490 | $46,410 | $59,470 | 40 |
| Central Missouri | $51,240 | $40,090 | $66,740 | 150 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $49,610 | $44,020 | $60,560 | 70 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,020 | $46,240 | $57,490 | 160 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,340 | $41,250 | $58,270 | 60 |
| Southeast Missouri | $46,400 | $43,540 | $61,660 | 130 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $45,990 | $38,260 | $51,520 | 40 |
| North Missouri | $45,350 | $38,250 | $53,070 | 140 |
| Southwest Missouri | $43,370 | $38,830 | $47,900 | 150 |