Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $57,260 a year. About 2,860 people work in this job there.

$57,260Median yearly pay

$46,480–$70,770Middle half of workers, yearly

2,860People in this job in Missouri

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Missouri ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Missouri

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$43,880
25% of workers	$46,480
Half of workers (median)	$57,260
75% of workers	$70,770
90% of workers	$83,330

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
St. Louis	$63,190	1,380
Kansas City	$59,970	1,550
St. Joseph	$51,490	40
Joplin	$49,210	100
Springfield	$48,970	180
Jefferson City	$46,230	50
Columbia	$46,120	80

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Missouri

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$50,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,240
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,310
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,090
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$55,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,590
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$59,300
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$50,370

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.