Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Springfield, MO
- Middle 50%
- $29,670–$40,190
- vs U.S. median
- -20%
- Metro rank
- #305 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Springfield, MO metro earn a median of $30,410 a year, based on BLS estimates for 330 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 16% below the MO statewide median of $36,090. It ranks #305 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE330 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS, EXCEPT SPECIAL EDUCATION PAY IN OTHER MO METROS
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN SPRINGFIELD
Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Springfield?
The BLS median is $30,410 a year (May 2025). Half of the 330 jobs pay between $29,670 and $40,190. The 10th percentile is $28,600 and the 90th is $50,540.
Is Springfield a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 16% below the MO statewide median of $36,090. It ranks #305 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in Springfield?
About $14.62 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $30,410 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.26–$19.32 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.