Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Missouri
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Missouri earn a median salary of $48,759 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.6% vs the national median of $61,430. An estimated 2,800 kindergarten teachers, except special education are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $43,900 to $59,820 depending on location.
$48,759
Avg median salary in Missouri
$59,820
Highest paying metro
$43,900
Lowest paying metro
2,800
Employed in Missouri
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,820 | $49,550 | $77,500 | 1,000 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,810 | $50,090 | $74,960 | 960 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $50,820 | $45,740 | $61,860 | 70 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,380 | $45,200 | $60,030 | 40 |
| Central Missouri | $46,570 | $44,270 | $58,620 | 220 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,760 | $44,060 | $58,760 | 120 |
| Southwest Missouri | $45,560 | $40,200 | $47,550 | 130 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $45,070 | $43,360 | $58,620 | 30 |
| North Missouri | $43,900 | $37,260 | $48,400 | 110 |
| Southeast Missouri | $43,900 | $37,990 | $53,750 | 120 |