How much does an adult basic education make in Missouri?
$51,770a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Missouri. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,720Median: $51,770Highest 10%: $80,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| Median | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $80,240 | $38.58 | |
| 90th | $80,840 | $38.87 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $71,810 |
| Kansas City, MO | $51,770 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 31. Kansas | $52,030 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $51,840 |
| 33. North Carolina | $51,810 |
| 34. Missouri | $51,770 |
| 35. Colorado | $51,170 |
| 36. Idaho | $50,040 |
| 37. Mississippi | $49,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $24.89 ($51,770 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $51,770 against $61,540 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for adult basic education pay?
Missouri ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays adult basic educations the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $71,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.