How much does a kindergarten teacher make in St. Louis?
$62,150a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,750Median: $62,150Highest 10%: $89,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| 25th | $51,460 | $24.74 | |
| Median | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 90th | $89,020 | $42.80 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,410 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,340 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,970 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,180 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.88 ($62,150 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $62,150 against $62,680 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $56,590, so St. Louis pays 10% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
148 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,020 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.