How much does a special education teacher make in St. Louis?
$58,850a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 199 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,470Median: $58,850Highest 10%: $82,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $64,720 | $31.12 | |
| 90th | $82,460 | $39.64 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,550 |
| Springfield, MO | $59,670 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,720 |
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 $28.29 ($58,850 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $58,850 against $66,810 nationally, 12% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $50,370, so St. Louis pays 17% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for special education teacher pay?
199 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,460 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.