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

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

Median annual salary $49,480 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $32,540
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 680
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,540
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $49,480
    75th
    $63,020
    90th
    $75,570

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 63% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 37% 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 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, Preschool make per hour in St. Louis?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 20.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $32,540 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.