Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Springfield

In Springfield (MO), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $60,060 a year. About 1,550 people work in this job there.

$60,060Median yearly pay
$48,170–$63,000Middle half of workers, yearly
1,550People in this job in Springfield (MO)

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($59,240).

Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Springfield (MO)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$45,870
25% of workers$48,170
Half of workers (median)$60,060
75% of workers$63,000
90% of workers$74,590

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis$62,1309,870
Kansas City$61,2007,750
Springfield (this page)$60,0601,550
Columbia$58,720950
Jefferson City$50,950710
Joplin$50,690580
St. Joseph$49,790360
Cape Girardeau$48,570290

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)

Related jobs in Springfield (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,380
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,990

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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.