Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,920 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,730
90th percentile $78,530
Employed locally 270
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,730
    25th
    $42,360
    50th (median)
    $48,920
    75th
    $62,480
    90th
    $78,530

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $45,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Southeast Missouri is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southeast Missouri is 29.7% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,730 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,360.