Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

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

Median annual salary $57,460 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,520
90th percentile $77,190
Employed locally 290
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,520
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $62,610
    90th
    $77,190

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 27% 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 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, Middle School make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 11.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,520 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.