How much does a special education teacher make in Missouri?
$50,370a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Missouri. That is $24.22 an hour or $4,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.22
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $50,370Highest 10%: $81,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| Median | $50,370 | $24.22 | |
| 75th | $59,920 | $28.81 | |
| 90th | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,550 |
| Springfield, MO | $59,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,850 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,720 |
| Columbia, MO | $48,480 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 48. South Dakota | $51,360 |
| 49. Mississippi | $50,750 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $50,450 |
| 51. Missouri | $50,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $24.22 ($50,370 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $50,370 against $66,810 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Missouri rank for special education teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays special education teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $60,550 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.