Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Missouri
Ranked #14 of 45 · MO
3.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,630 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $62,250
Employment 940
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,960P25 $48,580 Median $62,250P75 $111,640P90 $119,570
About 80% of special education teachers, preschools in Missouri earn between $35,960 and $119,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, preschool salary in Missouri is $73,630, about 3.6% below the U.S. average ($76,380). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $119,560 | $94,590 | 380 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $65,930 | $67,870 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,920 | $55,960 | 400 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $47,540 | $62,260 | — |