SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO · 7 metro areas compared
At $47,960, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, 25.0% beneath the national figure of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,960, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, 25.0% beneath the national figure of $63,970. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,180 and $57,250. The lowest tenth earn under $38,770, while the highest tenth earn more than $71,970.
The area has 600 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.84 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Kansas City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,060. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 174th of 299 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,770 | −39.4% |
| 25th | $45,180 | −29.4% |
| Median (50th) | $47,960 | −25.0% |
| 75th | $57,250 | −10.5% |
| 90th | $71,970 | +12.5% |
| Mean | $51,580 | −19.4% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $61,060 | 11,500 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $60,650 | 13,440 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $49,380 | 2,400 | |
| 4 | St. Joseph | $49,140 | 770 | |
| 5 | Joplin | $48,770 | 1,100 | |
| 6 | Columbia | $47,920 | 840 | |
| 7 | Cape Girardeau | $47,100 | 1,030 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jefferson City run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,960 goes as far as $52,819 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,819US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,960 a year, 25.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,770 to $71,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $61,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Jefferson City, MO?
The median annual wage is $47,960, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,970, so pay in Jefferson City, MO is 25.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jefferson City, MO earns more than $71,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kansas City, at $61,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Jefferson City, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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