Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Kansas City, MO-KS
- Middle 50%
- $49,230–$74,860
- vs U.S. median
- -8%
- Metro rank
- #154 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro earn a median of $59,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,550 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 5% above the MO statewide median of $57,260. It ranks #154 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,550 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other MO metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,190 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Kansas City?
The BLS median is $59,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,550 jobs pay between $49,230 and $74,860. The 10th percentile is $46,400 and the 90th is $79,030.
Is Kansas City a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 5% above the MO statewide median of $57,260. It ranks #154 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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.