How much does a postsecondary teacher make in St. Louis?
$66,410a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.93 an hour or $5,534 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.93
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,400Median: $66,410Highest 10%: $163,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| 25th | $61,800 | $29.71 | |
| Median | $66,410 | $31.93 | |
| 75th | $109,500 | $52.66 | |
| 90th | $163,600 | $78.63 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Kansas City, MO | $95,630 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,540 |
| Columbia, MO | $59,880 |
| Joplin, MO | $59,570 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.93 ($66,410 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $66,410 against $77,640 nationally, 14% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $61,860, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
103 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,600 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.