Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Joplin

In Joplin (MO), the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $48,770 a year. About 1,100 people work in this job there.

$48,770Median yearly pay
$46,300–$59,370Middle half of workers, yearly
1,100People in this job in Joplin (MO)

That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($63,970). It is 4% lower than the Missouri median ($50,910).

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Joplin (MO)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$40,050
25% of workers$46,300
Half of workers (median)$48,770
75% of workers$59,370
90% of workers$68,690

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$61,06011,500
St. Louis$60,65013,440
Springfield$49,3802,400
St. Joseph$49,140770
Joplin (this page)$48,7701,100
Jefferson City$47,960600
Columbia$47,920840
Cape Girardeau$47,1001,030

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.