Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Missouri earn a median salary of $51,719 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.9% vs the national median of $64,580. An estimated 26,340 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $45,680 to $61,580 depending on location.
$51,719
Avg median salary in Missouri
$61,580
Highest paying metro
$45,680
Lowest paying metro
26,340
Employed in Missouri
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,580 | $49,000 | $77,830 | 8,920 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $60,530 | $46,690 | $75,980 | 770 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $60,230 | $48,990 | $71,020 | 6,080 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $55,580 | $45,720 | $64,560 | 600 |
| Springfield, MO | $50,900 | $46,360 | $60,470 | 1,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $49,790 | $45,370 | $61,980 | 360 |
| Columbia, MO | $48,630 | $45,810 | $60,920 | 620 |
| Southeast Missouri | $47,380 | $40,140 | $72,810 | 2,240 |
| Central Missouri | $47,260 | $40,030 | $60,250 | 1,850 |
| Southwest Missouri | $46,660 | $45,150 | $55,820 | 1,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $46,410 | $39,340 | $58,970 | 300 |
| North Missouri | $45,680 | $37,930 | $48,210 | 2,150 |