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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $16.73 an hour ($34,790 a year). About 11,480 people work in this job there.

$16.73Median hourly pay
$30,610–$37,690Middle half of workers, yearly
11,480People in this job in Missouri

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($41,670). Missouri ranks 36th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Missouri

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.05$29,220
25% of workers$14.72$30,610
Half of workers (median)$16.73$34,790
75% of workers$18.12$37,690
90% of workers$23.96$49,850

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$40,4405,000
St. Louis$35,9006,180
St. Joseph$33,480130
Springfield$32,190630
Jefferson City$31,750130
Joplin$30,780540
Columbia$30,740220
Cape Girardeau$30,00060

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

Education, experience and outlook for substitute teachers, short-term

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 65,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Missouri

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,240
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,310
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590
Tutors$32,270
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$51,770
Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,090

Other job titles for this job

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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.