How much does a teacher and instructor make in St. Louis?
$56,100a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $26.97 an hour or $4,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.97
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $56,100Highest 10%: $83,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $39,340 | $18.91 | |
| Median | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| 75th | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| 90th | $83,390 | $40.09 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Kansas City, MO | $99,070 |
| Springfield, MO | $59,300 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,430 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $26.97 ($56,100 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $56,100 against $66,140 nationally, 15% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $55,870, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for teacher and instructor pay?
160 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,390 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.