How much does a special education teacher make in St. Louis?
$63,190a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.38 an hour or $5,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.38
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,140Median: $63,190Highest 10%: $97,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| 75th | $76,120 | $36.60 | |
| 90th | $97,540 | $46.89 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Kansas City, MO | $59,970 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,210 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,970 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,230 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,120 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.38 ($63,190 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $63,190 against $65,120 nationally, 3% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $57,260, so St. Louis pays 10% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for special education teacher pay?
145 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,540 or more.
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.