SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Springfield
Springfield, MO · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Springfield, MO is $59,670 per year, 10.7% below the national median of $66,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Springfield, MO is $59,670 per year, 10.7% below the national median of $66,810. Half of workers earn between $47,050 and $59,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,900 and the ninetieth at $59,920.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kansas City records the highest median at $60,550. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,900 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $47,050 | −29.6% |
| Median (50th) | $59,670 | −10.7% |
| 75th | $59,690 | −10.7% |
| 90th | $59,920 | −10.3% |
| Mean | $54,620 | −18.2% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $60,550 | 430 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $58,850 | 340 | |
| 3 | Joplin | $48,720 | 80 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $48,480 | 40 | |
| 5 | Jefferson City | $46,480 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,670 goes as far as $65,716 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,716US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,670 a year, 10.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,900 to $59,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $60,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Springfield, MO?
The median annual wage is $59,670, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,810, so pay in Springfield, MO is 10.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, MO earns more than $59,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kansas City, at $60,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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