Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary
in St. Louis, MO-IL
- Middle 50%
- $48,190–$65,670
- vs U.S. median
- -21%
- Metro rank
- #22 of 22
Special Education Teachers, Preschool in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro earn a median of $50,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 400 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $64,830 and 18% below the MO statewide median of $62,250. It ranks #22 of 22 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE400 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Preschool pay in other MO metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $119,560 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $50,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 400 jobs pay between $48,190 and $65,670. The 10th percentile is $33,660 and the 90th is $78,750.
Is St. Louis a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Preschool?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $64,830 and 18% below the MO statewide median of $62,250. It ranks #22 of 22 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.