How much does a special education teacher make in Missouri?
$49,610a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Missouri. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,310Median: $49,610Highest 10%: $83,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| 25th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $66,700 | $32.07 | |
| 90th | $83,240 | $40.02 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $56,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 35. Arizona | $59,500 |
| 36. Maine | $56,780 |
| 37. Ohio | $51,230 |
| 38. Missouri | $49,610 |
| 39. Alabama | $49,520 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,980 |
| 41. Mississippi | $46,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $23.85 ($49,610 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $49,610 against $76,580 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Missouri rank for special education teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 38 of 42 states.
Which city in Missouri pays special education teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $56,320 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.