SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $62,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $62,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $62,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $62,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,460 and $77,090. The lowest tenth earn under $48,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $89,020.
The area has 1,220 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.30 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Kansas City records the highest median at $60,410. Of the 652 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 299th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $51,460 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,150 | −0.8% |
| 75th | $77,090 | +23.0% |
| 90th | $89,020 | +42.0% |
| Mean | $65,140 | +3.9% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $60,410 | 820 | |
| 2 | Joplin | $48,340 | 80 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $46,970 | 160 | |
| 4 | Jefferson City | $46,600 | 40 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $46,180 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $62,150 goes as far as $68,447 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,447US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,150 a year, 0.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,750 to $89,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $60,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $62,150, 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 $62,680, so pay in St. Louis, MO is 0.8% 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 St. Louis, MO earns more than $89,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,750 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 $60,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,220 jobs in this occupation in St. Louis, 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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