How much does an education teacher make in St. Louis?
$64,600a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.06 an hour or $5,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.06
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,950Median: $64,600Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 25th | $49,870 | $23.98 | |
| Median | $64,600 | $31.06 | |
| 75th | $82,700 | $39.76 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.96 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Columbia, MO | $78,160 |
| Springfield, MO | $65,110 |
| Kansas City, MO | $63,280 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.06 ($64,600 a year).
Do education teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $64,600 against $75,350 nationally, 14% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $65,910, so St. Louis pays 2% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for education teacher pay?
107 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,900 or more.
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.