Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $59,660 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,330
90th percentile $91,310
Employed locally 1,080
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,330
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $59,660
    75th
    $72,920
    90th
    $91,310

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 24% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,240
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 5.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,330 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.