Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $55,920 a year. About 2,760 people work in this job there.

$55,920Median yearly pay

$46,920–$62,450Middle half of workers, yearly

2,760People in this job in Missouri

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Missouri ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Missouri

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$43,010
25% of workers	$46,920
Half of workers (median)	$55,920
75% of workers	$62,450
90% of workers	$76,930

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
St. Louis	$61,160	1,040
Kansas City	$61,090	1,210
Springfield	$56,740	200
Joplin	$48,520	90
Columbia	$47,570	110
Jefferson City	$47,320	90

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

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

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 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
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,590
Tutors	$32,270
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$50,370
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$62,250
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$51,770
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,310

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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.