Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $83,080 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $174,810
Employed locally 80
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $63,350
    50th (median)
    $83,080
    75th
    $126,590
    90th
    $174,810

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 135% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 35% 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
    Columbia, MO $82,110
    Vermont $81,440
    Richmond, VA $80,710
    Montana $80,010

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,470
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Springfield, MO is 4.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,350.