How much does a special education teacher make in St. Louis?
$56,320a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $27.08 an hour or $4,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.08
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $56,320Highest 10%: $81,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| 75th | $67,790 | $32.59 | |
| 90th | $81,520 | $39.19 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 $27.08 ($56,320 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $56,320 against $76,580 nationally, 26% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $49,610, so St. Louis pays 14% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for special education teacher pay?
94 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,520 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.