How much does a secondary school teacher make in Missouri?
$59,240a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Missouri. That is $28.48 an hour or $4,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.48
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,540Median: $59,240Highest 10%: $79,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| 25th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| Median | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 75th | $71,000 | $34.13 | |
| 90th | $79,300 | $38.13 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,130 |
| Kansas City, MO | $61,200 |
| Springfield, MO | $60,060 |
| Columbia, MO | $58,720 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $50,950 |
| Joplin, MO | $50,690 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,790 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 42. Kansas | $59,920 |
| 43. Louisiana | $59,850 |
| 44. Arkansas | $59,660 |
| 45. Missouri | $59,240 |
| 46. Arizona | $58,360 |
| 47. North Carolina | $57,650 |
| 48. West Virginia | $56,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $28.48 ($59,240 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $59,240 against $72,040 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Missouri rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays secondary school teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,130 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.