How much does an education teacher make in Missouri?
$65,910a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Missouri. That is $31.69 an hour or $5,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.69
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,620Median: $65,910Highest 10%: $104,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,620 | $19.53 | |
| 25th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| 75th | $83,230 | $40.01 | |
| 90th | $104,200 | $50.10 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $78,160 |
| Springfield, MO | $65,110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,600 |
| Kansas City, MO | $63,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 30. South Carolina | $66,690 |
| 31. Wyoming | $66,350 |
| 32. Indiana | $66,150 |
| 33. Missouri | $65,910 |
| 34. Idaho | $65,720 |
| 35. New Mexico | $64,830 |
| 36. Alabama | $63,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $31.69 ($65,910 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $65,910 against $75,350 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Missouri rank for education teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays education teachers the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $78,160 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.