How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Missouri?
$56,590a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Missouri. That is $27.21 an hour or $4,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.21
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,520Median: $56,590Highest 10%: $79,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $56,590 | $27.21 | |
| 75th | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| 90th | $79,100 | $38.03 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,150 |
| Kansas City, MO | $60,410 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,340 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,970 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,600 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 36. Florida | $58,100 |
| 37. Tennessee | $58,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $56,670 |
| 39. Missouri | $56,590 |
| 40. North Carolina | $53,180 |
| 41. Hawaii | $53,160 |
| 42. Louisiana | $53,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $27.21 ($56,590 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $56,590 against $62,680 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Missouri rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays kindergarten teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,150 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.