Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

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

Median annual salary $47,540 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $108,020
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $75,920
    90th
    $108,020

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,890
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $79,060
    Vermont $70,160
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $66,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,060
    Richmond, VA $59,570

    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, Preschool make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 23.6% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.