How much does a teaching assistant make in Missouri?
$36,300a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Missouri. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.45
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $36,300Highest 10%: $47,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| Median | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 75th | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| 90th | $47,310 | $22.75 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $36,520 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,410 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,950 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $35,500 |
| Columbia, MO | $35,270 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,050 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,840 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 20. Utah | $37,050 |
| 21. Illinois | $36,990 |
| 22. Hawaii | $36,810 |
| 23. Missouri | $36,300 |
| 24. Wyoming | $36,100 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,920 |
| 26. Arizona | $35,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $17.45 ($36,300 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $36,300 against $36,780 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Missouri rank for teaching assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays teaching assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $36,520 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.