Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $59,310 a year. About 11,330 people work in this job there.

$59,310Median yearly pay

$47,670–$73,640Middle half of workers, yearly

11,330People in this job in Missouri

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($64,370). Missouri ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Missouri

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$43,760
25% of workers	$47,670
Half of workers (median)	$59,310
75% of workers	$73,640
90% of workers	$91,130

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Kansas City	$62,570	4,010
St. Louis	$62,180	5,650
Cape Girardeau	$56,090	100
St. Joseph	$50,600	260
Joplin	$49,110	430
Springfield	$48,990	1,350
Columbia	$48,590	300
Jefferson City	$47,960	210

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

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Missouri

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$50,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,240
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$55,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,590
Tutors	$32,270
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$50,370
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$51,770
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,090

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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.