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Special Education Teacher Salary in Missouri (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $46,435/year ($3,870/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 45th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 2,860 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $57,260 a year — though pay ranges from $43,880 for newcomers to $83,330 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,860 Special Education Teacher jobs in Missouri (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $57,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,435 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,691 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,380 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,754 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,435 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,870 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Missouri?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Missouri is $57,260 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,480 and $70,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $57,260, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $46,435 per year ($3,870 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,860 Special Education Teacher jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.