How much does a special education teacher make in Missouri?
$62,250a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Missouri. That is $29.93 an hour or $5,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.93
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,960Median: $62,250Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| Median | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| 75th | $111,600 | $53.67 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.49 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $119,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,920 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 19. Iowa | $63,540 |
| 20. Nebraska | $62,760 |
| 21. Illinois | $62,580 |
| 22. Missouri | $62,250 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $61,720 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $60,870 |
| 25. Ohio | $60,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $29.93 ($62,250 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $62,250 against $64,830 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Missouri rank for special education teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 22 of 45 states.
Which city in Missouri pays special education teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $119,600 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.