How much does a chemistry teacher make in Missouri?
$83,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in Missouri. That is $39.90 an hour or $6,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.90
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,840Median: $83,000Highest 10%: $169,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,840 | $24.92 | |
| 25th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| Median | $83,000 | $39.90 | |
| 75th | $123,800 | $59.53 | |
| 90th | $169,500 | $81.51 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $102,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $101,100 |
| Kansas City, MO | $74,940 |
| Springfield, MO | $74,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 25. Montana | $84,680 |
| 26. Louisiana | $83,680 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $83,480 |
| 28. Missouri | $83,000 |
| 29. Wyoming | $82,830 |
| 30. Kentucky | $82,550 |
| 31. Iowa | $82,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $39.90 ($83,000 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $83,000 against $93,250 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Missouri rank for chemistry teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in Missouri pays chemistry teachers the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $102,400 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.