How much does a special education teacher make in Missouri?
$57,260a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Missouri. That is $27.53 an hour or $4,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.53
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,880Median: $57,260Highest 10%: $83,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| 25th | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 75th | $70,770 | $34.02 | |
| 90th | $83,330 | $40.06 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $63,190 |
| Kansas City, MO | $59,970 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $51,490 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,210 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,970 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,230 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 42. North Carolina | $58,260 |
| 43. North Dakota | $57,950 |
| 44. Montana | $57,630 |
| 45. Missouri | $57,260 |
| 46. Arizona | $56,030 |
| 47. Arkansas | $54,290 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $27.53 ($57,260 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $57,260 against $65,120 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Missouri rank for special education teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays special education teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $63,190 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.