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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$74,790
- Springfield$72,390
- St. Louis$70,950
- Kansas City$67,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $74,790 | $78,160 | $61,760 | $58,867 | 89 |
| Springfield | $72,390 | $65,110 | $50,540 | $57,291 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $70,950 | $64,600 | $49,870 | $55,636 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $67,920 | $63,280 | $49,880 | $53,678 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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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 25-1081.
- 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.
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