Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $59,240 a year. About 24,380 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). Missouri ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Missouri
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40,540 |
| 25% of workers | $47,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59,240 |
| 75% of workers | $71,000 |
| 90% of workers | $79,300 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $62,130 | 9,870 |
| Kansas City | $61,200 | 7,750 |
| Springfield | $60,060 | 1,550 |
| Columbia | $58,720 | 950 |
| Jefferson City | $50,950 | 710 |
| Joplin | $50,690 | 580 |
| St. Joseph | $49,790 | 360 |
| Cape Girardeau | $48,570 | 290 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)
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