How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Missouri?
$61,860a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Missouri. That is $29.74 an hour or $5,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.74
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,530Median: $61,860Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| 25th | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| Median | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 75th | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $60.99 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $95,630 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,410 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,540 |
| Columbia, MO | $59,880 |
| Joplin, MO | $59,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 34. Texas | $64,110 |
| 35. North Dakota | $63,430 |
| 36. Florida | $62,670 |
| 37. Missouri | $61,860 |
| 38. Utah | $61,370 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $60,390 |
| 40. Maine | $59,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $29.74 ($61,860 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $61,860 against $77,640 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Missouri rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 37 of 48 states.
Which city in Missouri pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $95,630 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.