The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Columbia, MO is $30,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,080.
Pay spans roughly $26,310 at the 10th percentile to $44,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.63 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $30,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.63 |
| 10th percentile | $26,310 |
| 90th percentile | $44,960 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.