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

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

Median annual salary $43,370 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $60,930
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $43,370
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $60,930

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$46,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$46,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$45,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Missouri is 31.2% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.