Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $45,950 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,990
90th percentile $58,640
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,990
    25th
    $37,990
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $58,640

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$45,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Southeast Missouri is 29.2% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $37,990 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,990.