How much does an elementary school teacher make in St. Louis?
$60,650a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 244 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 13,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,210Median: $60,650Highest 10%: $83,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 25th | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| Median | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $77,450 | $37.24 | |
| 90th | $83,750 | $40.26 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Kansas City, MO | $61,060 |
| 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 |
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 elementary school teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.16 ($60,650 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $60,650 against $63,970 nationally, 5% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $50,910, so St. Louis pays 19% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for elementary school teacher pay?
244 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,750 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.