Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Missouri
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Missouri earn a median salary of $52,688 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.3% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 2,990 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $44,830 to $65,300 depending on location.
$52,688
Avg median salary in Missouri
$65,300
Highest paying metro
$44,830
Lowest paying metro
2,990
Employed in Missouri
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO-KS | $65,300 | $47,920 | $80,400 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $60,280 | $49,510 | $77,420 | 940 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,010 | $48,260 | $73,570 | 1,000 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $51,370 | $43,760 | $62,180 | 80 |
| Columbia, MO | $50,260 | $44,910 | $62,200 | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $50,200 | $47,410 | $61,360 | 130 |
| Central Missouri | $49,540 | $41,560 | $54,990 | 230 |
| Southeast Missouri | $48,920 | $42,360 | $62,480 | 270 |
| Southwest Missouri | $46,170 | $44,530 | $51,950 | 80 |
| North Missouri | $44,830 | $39,740 | $48,760 | 110 |