How much does a substitute teacher make in Missouri?
$34,790a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Missouri. That is $16.73 an hour or $2,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.73
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,220Median: $34,790Highest 10%: $49,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,220 | $14.05 | |
| 25th | $30,610 | $14.72 | |
| Median | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 75th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 90th | $49,850 | $23.97 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $40,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,900 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $33,480 |
| Springfield, MO | $32,190 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $31,750 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,780 |
| Columbia, MO | $30,740 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 33. Indiana | $36,360 |
| 34. Kansas | $36,190 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $34,990 |
| 36. Missouri | $34,790 |
| 37. Idaho | $34,080 |
| 38. North Carolina | $33,780 |
| 39. Texas | $32,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $16.73 ($34,790 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $34,790 against $41,670 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Missouri rank for substitute teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays substitute teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $40,440 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.