How much does a psychology teacher make in Missouri?
$79,240a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in Missouri. That is $38.10 an hour or $6,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.10
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,590Median: $79,240Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| Median | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.23 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.84 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $81,030 |
| Kansas City, MO | $79,570 |
| Columbia, MO | $78,980 |
| Springfield, MO | $75,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 21. Oregon | $80,060 |
| 22. Kansas | $79,730 |
| 23. Georgia | $79,440 |
| 24. Missouri | $79,240 |
| 25. Alaska | $79,040 |
| 26. Arizona | $78,610 |
| 27. Ohio | $78,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $38.10 ($79,240 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $79,240 against $80,340 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Missouri rank for psychology teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays psychology teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $81,030 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.