How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in St. Louis?
$79,630a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $38.28 an hour or $6,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.28
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,040Median: $79,630Highest 10%: $120,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| 25th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| Median | $79,630 | $38.28 | |
| 75th | $97,870 | $47.05 | |
| 90th | $120,100 | $57.76 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Columbia, MO | $80,590 |
| Kansas City, MO | $76,340 |
| Springfield, MO | $67,270 |
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 nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $38.28 ($79,630 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $79,630 against $80,250 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $76,340, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
90 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,100 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.