How much does a biological science teacher make in Missouri?
$80,970a year
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers in Missouri. That is $38.93 an hour or $6,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.93
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,700Median: $80,970Highest 10%: $174,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| Median | $80,970 | $38.93 | |
| 75th | $127,700 | $61.37 | |
| 90th | $174,900 | $84.06 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $97,120 |
| Kansas City, MO | $84,600 |
| Columbia, MO | $79,290 |
| Springfield, MO | $74,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological science teachers.
| 30. Utah | $81,580 |
| 31. Kansas | $81,300 |
| 32. Nebraska | $81,190 |
| 33. Missouri | $80,970 |
| 34. Ohio | $79,600 |
| 35. New Jersey | $79,540 |
| 36. Virginia | $79,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological science teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $38.93 ($80,970 a year).
Do biological science teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $80,970 against $84,620 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Missouri rank for biological science teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays biological science teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $97,120 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.