Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Missouri
Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Missouri earn a median salary of $53,144 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.5% vs the national median of $62,190. An estimated 930 special education teachers, preschool are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $44,040 to $65,930 depending on location.
$53,144
Avg median salary in Missouri
$65,930
Highest paying metro
$44,040
Lowest paying metro
930
Employed in Missouri
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Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Missouri | $65,930 | $50,680 | $76,490 | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,730 | $49,900 | $63,830 | 200 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,480 | $46,960 | $63,020 | 680 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $47,540 | $47,540 | $75,920 | — |
| North Missouri | $44,040 | $26,100 | $57,370 | — |