SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Central Missouri
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Central Missouri, MO is $49,170 per year, substantially below the national median of $72,040 — a gap of 31.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Central Missouri, MO is $49,170 per year, substantially below the national median of $72,040 — a gap of 31.7%. Pay ranges from under $40,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,250 to $60,290.
Employment stands at 2,610, or 16.8 jobs per thousand held locally. St. Louis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 170th of 371 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,150 | −44.3% |
| 25th | $46,250 | −35.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,170 | −31.7% |
| 75th | $60,290 | −16.3% |
| 90th | $76,680 | +6.4% |
| Mean | $55,880 | −22.4% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $62,130 | 9,870 | |
| 2 | Kansas City | $61,200 | 7,750 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $60,060 | 1,550 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $58,720 | 950 | |
| 5 | Jefferson City | $50,950 | 710 | |
| 6 | Joplin | $50,690 | 580 | |
| 7 | St. Joseph | $49,790 | 360 | |
| 8 | Cape Girardeau | $48,570 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,170 goes as far as $54,152 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,152US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,170 a year, 31.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,150 to $76,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $62,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Central Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $49,170, 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 $72,040, so pay in Central Missouri, MO is 31.7% 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 Central Missouri, MO earns more than $76,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,150 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 St. Louis, at $62,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,610 jobs in this occupation in Central Missouri, 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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