Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Missouri
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Missouri
$52,140
National Median
$63,000
Employment
2,240
Entry Level (10th)
$38,830
Top Earners (90th)
$77,120
How Missouri Compares
Missouri pays $10,860 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 0.769 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Missouri (location quotient: 0.51).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |