Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Kansas City

In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $61,090 a year. About 1,210 people work in this job there.

$61,090Median yearly pay
$50,510–$76,450Middle half of workers, yearly
1,210People in this job in Kansas City (MO)

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). It is 9% higher than the Missouri median ($55,920).

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Kansas City (MO)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$46,730
25% of workers$50,510
Half of workers (median)$61,090
75% of workers$76,450
90% of workers$80,540

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis$61,1601,040
Kansas City (this page)$61,0901,210
Springfield$56,740200
Joplin$48,52090
Columbia$47,570110
Jefferson City$47,32090

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 Kansas City (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,060
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,200
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,570
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,970
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,400

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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.