SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in St. Louis, MO is $58,850 a year, trailing the national median of $66,810 by 11.9%. Half of workers earn between $49,660 and $64,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,470 and the ninetieth at $82,460.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.41 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Kansas City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,550. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 348th of 652 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,470 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $49,660 | −25.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,850 | −11.9% |
| 75th | $64,720 | −3.1% |
| 90th | $82,460 | +23.4% |
| Mean | $60,930 | −8.8% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $60,550 | 430 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $59,670 | 90 | |
| 3 | Joplin | $48,720 | 80 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $48,480 | 40 | |
| 5 | Jefferson City | $46,480 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,850 goes as far as $64,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,850 a year, 11.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,470 to $82,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $58,850, 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 St. Louis, MO is 11.9% 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 St. Louis, MO earns more than $82,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,470 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 340 jobs in this occupation in St. Louis, 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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