Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $50,370 a year. About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$50,370Median yearly pay

$46,390–$59,920Middle half of workers, yearly

1,050People in this job in Missouri

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($66,810). Missouri ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in Missouri

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$39,990
25% of workers	$46,390
Half of workers (median)	$50,370
75% of workers	$59,920
90% of workers	$81,110

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Kansas City	$60,550	430
Springfield	$59,670	90
St. Louis	$58,850	340
Joplin	$48,720	80
Columbia	$48,480	40
Jefferson City	$46,480	30

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,000 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
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$55,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,590
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$62,250
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$51,770
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,090

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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.