Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Missouri earn a median salary of $48,695 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.9% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 46,490 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $45,280 to $59,240 depending on location.
$48,695
Avg median salary in Missouri
$59,240
Highest paying metro
$45,280
Lowest paying metro
46,490
Employed in Missouri
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
inElementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,240 | $47,380 | $75,360 | 15,070 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $59,140 | $48,060 | $62,280 | 13,360 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $48,130 | $43,850 | $58,260 | 1,200 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,640 | $45,200 | $57,770 | 1,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $47,500 | $45,400 | $58,500 | 920 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,380 | $45,380 | $58,280 | 3,300 |
| Central Missouri | $46,410 | $39,750 | $56,880 | 2,660 |
| Southwest Missouri | $46,240 | $42,550 | $55,910 | 1,560 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,150 | $43,670 | $56,770 | 880 |
| Southeast Missouri | $45,770 | $37,390 | $53,960 | 4,120 |
| North Missouri | $45,460 | $38,770 | $51,300 | 2,220 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $45,280 | $45,280 | $58,250 | — |