How much does a special education teacher make in St. Louis?
$61,160a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.40
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,620Median: $61,160Highest 10%: $82,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,620 | $22.41 | |
| 25th | $48,990 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 75th | $74,280 | $35.71 | |
| 90th | $82,660 | $39.74 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Kansas City, MO | $61,090 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,740 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,520 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,570 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,320 |
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 $29.40 ($61,160 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $61,160 against $74,260 nationally, 18% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $55,920, so St. Louis pays 9% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for special education teacher pay?
215 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,660 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.