Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $82,110 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,810
90th percentile $133,710
Employed locally 50
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,810
    25th
    $61,050
    50th (median)
    $82,110
    75th
    $102,050
    90th
    $133,710

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 118% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $98,240
    Springfield, MO $83,080
    Vermont $81,440
    Richmond, VA $80,710
    Montana $80,010

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$30,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,630
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,500
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Columbia, MO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Columbia, MO is 3.5% above the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Columbia?

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,810 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,050.