As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reading Specialist in Missouri is $40,877, equivalent to $20 per hour, $786 weekly, or $3,406 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reading Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Reading Specialist in Missouri vary widely, spanning from $31,590 to $48,672. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,016) and 75th percentile ($44,957), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,672 per year. This $8,941 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Missouri Reading Specialist often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 nationwide for Reading Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $31,590 MO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $36,016 MO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $40,877 MO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $44,957 MO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $48,672 MO April 01, 2026
25% $36,016 10% $31,590 90% $48,672 75% $44,957 $40,877 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reading Specialist ?

Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $41,826 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $42,127 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $41,805 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $42,123 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $38,341 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $42,127 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $38,341 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $40,867 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $42,398 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $41,805 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    0 - 1 years experience
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