SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Springfield
Springfield, MO · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MO is $49,380 a year, trailing the national median of $63,970 by 22.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MO is $49,380 a year, trailing the national median of $63,970 by 22.8%. Half of workers earn between $47,280 and $60,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,280 and the ninetieth at $71,910.
The area has 2,400 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.21 — 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 233rd of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,280 | −37.0% |
| 25th | $47,280 | −26.1% |
| Median (50th) | $49,380 | −22.8% |
| 75th | $60,640 | −5.2% |
| 90th | $71,910 | +12.4% |
| Mean | $54,100 | −15.4% |
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 | St. Joseph | $49,140 | 770 | |
| 4 | Joplin | $48,770 | 1,100 | |
| 5 | Jefferson City | $47,960 | 600 | |
| 6 | Columbia | $47,920 | 840 | |
| 7 | Cape Girardeau | $47,100 | 1,030 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,380 goes as far as $54,383 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,383US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,380 a year, 22.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,280 to $71,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,400 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 Springfield, MO?
The median annual wage is $49,380, 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 Springfield, MO is 22.8% 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 Springfield, MO earns more than $71,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,280 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 2,400 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, 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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