How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Missouri?
$76,340a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Missouri. That is $36.70 an hour or $6,362 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.70
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,610Median: $76,340Highest 10%: $119,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 25th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| Median | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 75th | $97,870 | $47.05 | |
| 90th | $119,100 | $57.24 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $80,590 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,630 |
| Kansas City, MO | $76,340 |
| Springfield, MO | $67,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 38. Iowa | $77,360 |
| 39. New Jersey | $76,980 |
| 40. Ohio | $76,700 |
| 41. Missouri | $76,340 |
| 42. Indiana | $76,080 |
| 43. Mississippi | $75,060 |
| 44. Wyoming | $72,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $36.70 ($76,340 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $76,340 against $80,250 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Missouri rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $80,590 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.