Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Missouri earn a median salary of $51,371 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.4% vs the national median of $62,970. An estimated 14,370 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $44,900 to $61,470 depending on location.
$51,371
Avg median salary in Missouri
$61,470
Highest paying metro
$44,900
Lowest paying metro
14,370
Employed in Missouri
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,470 | $49,800 | $77,770 | 5,570 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,900 | $48,540 | $75,920 | 5,230 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $57,600 | $47,480 | $63,380 | 410 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $54,940 | $47,800 | $63,040 | 150 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $53,120 | $45,750 | $58,920 | 40 |
| Columbia, MO | $50,490 | $45,060 | $61,070 | 280 |
| Southeast Missouri | $47,470 | $38,530 | $60,380 | 480 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,470 | $45,650 | $60,850 | 690 |
| Central Missouri | $46,460 | $44,840 | $58,890 | 820 |
| Southwest Missouri | $45,820 | $39,390 | $49,930 | 250 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $45,810 | $39,500 | $59,290 | 140 |
| North Missouri | $44,900 | $43,830 | $56,730 | 310 |