Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Columbia, MO

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

Median annual salary $47,280 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $32,020
90th percentile $77,790
Employed locally 30
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,020
    25th
    $32,020
    50th (median)
    $47,280
    75th
    $58,460
    90th
    $77,790

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 68% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $97,040
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,750
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $87,840
    Richmond, VA $83,280
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $78,520

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Columbia, MO is 26.9% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Columbia?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $32,020 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,020.