Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

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

Median annual salary $65,300 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,260
90th percentile $103,380
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,260
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $65,300
    75th
    $80,400
    90th
    $103,380

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 109% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $97,110
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $84,890
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,250

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Joplin?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 6.2% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,260 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.