How much does an elementary school teacher make in Missouri?
$50,910a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Missouri. That is $24.48 an hour or $4,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.48
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,980Median: $50,910Highest 10%: $78,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| Median | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| 75th | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 90th | $78,820 | $37.89 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $61,060 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,650 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,380 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,140 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,770 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,960 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,920 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 45. West Virginia | $55,630 |
| 46. North Carolina | $54,930 |
| 47. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 48. Missouri | $50,910 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,130 |
| 50. Mississippi | $49,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $24.48 ($50,910 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $50,910 against $63,970 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Missouri rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays elementary school teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $61,060 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.