Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $48,060 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,900
90th percentile $60,990
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,900
    25th
    $47,140
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $49,760
    90th
    $60,990

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $79,270
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $77,890
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $75,110

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,130
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,360
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,600
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$176,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Joplin?

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

    Is Joplin above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 25.9% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Joplin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $39,900 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,140.