How much does a preschool teacher make in St. Louis?
$37,020a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $17.80 an hour or $3,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.80
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,990Median: $37,020Highest 10%: $54,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,990 | $14.42 | |
| 25th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| Median | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 75th | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| 90th | $54,010 | $25.97 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Kansas City, MO | $37,400 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,150 |
| Columbia, MO | $33,990 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $33,190 |
| Joplin, MO | $31,330 |
| Springfield, MO | $30,410 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,830 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $17.80 ($37,020 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $37,020 against $38,140 nationally, 3% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $36,090, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for preschool teacher pay?
156 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,010 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.