Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Missouri
Ranked #40 of 51 · MO
17.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,660 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $57,260
Employment 2,860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,880P25 $46,480 Median $57,260P75 $70,770P90 $83,330
About 80% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in Missouri earn between $43,880 and $83,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Missouri is $59,660, about 17.9% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,190 | $66,340 | 1,380 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $59,970 | $61,950 | 1,550 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $51,490 | $55,880 | 40 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $49,880 | $56,640 | 170 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $49,210 | $54,520 | 100 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,970 | $53,690 | 180 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47,370 | $51,720 | 160 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,230 | $51,040 | 50 |
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