Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay range in St. Louis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,620 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, middle school in St. Louis earn between $57,450 and $111,620.
- $55K10th
- $57K25th
- $88KMedian
- $112K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,450 | $7,038 | — |
| Median | $87,860 | $7,322 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,450 | $4,788 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,620 | $9,302 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay in St. Louis vs. Missouri and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, middle school in St. Louis earn 38% more than the Missouri average ($61,010) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($71,590). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $65,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $84,450 | $87,860 | $55,400 | $111,620 | n/a |
| Missouri | $61,010 | $52,630 | $41,040 | $100,120 | 240 |
| United States | $71,590 | $65,030 | $49,200 | $101,890 | 16,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary after taxes in St. Louis
On the average salary of $84,450, a single filer in St. Louis takes home about $64,364 a year, or $5,364 a month and $2,476 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MO | $64,364 | $5,364 |
| Working in IL | $64,201 | $5,350 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Is St. Louis a good place for career/technical education teachers, middle school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. Louis area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $84,450 buys what about $88,812 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in St. Louis ($49,990). A typical home costs $276,878, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$84,180
- Nashville, TN$63,620
- Little Rock, AR$59,930
- Madison, WI$69,840
- Milwaukee, WI$84,870
- Cincinnati, OH$98,390
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, middle school
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,720).
- Seattle, WA$105,720
- New York, NY$103,430
- Portland, OR$102,060
- Bridgeport, CT$100,630
- Cincinnati, OH$98,390
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in St. Louis: questions
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, middle school salary in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, middle school take-home pay in St. Louis?
About $64,364 a year ($5,364 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,450. Includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Do career/technical education teachers, middle school earn more in St. Louis than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,590).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2023; area St. Louis, MO-IL (41180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
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