Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $50,200 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,880
90th percentile $74,450
Employed locally 130
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,880
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $61,360
    90th
    $74,450

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 18% below 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,470
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Springfield, MO is 27.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,880 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.