Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Kansas City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,940 or more. The middle half of elementary school teachers (except special education) in Kansas City earn between $49,200 and $64,710.
- $48K10th
- $49K25th
- $61KMedian
- $65K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,540 | $5,128 | — |
| Median | $61,060 | $5,088 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,200 | $4,100 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,710 | $5,392 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Kansas City vs. Missouri and the U.S.
Elementary school teachers (except special education) in Kansas City earn 8% more than the Missouri average ($56,730) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($72,650). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $63,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $61,540 | $61,060 | $48,120 | $78,940 | 11,500 |
| Missouri | $56,730 | $50,910 | $39,980 | $78,820 | 33,180 |
| United States | $72,650 | $63,970 | $47,960 | $104,340 | 1,388,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Kansas City
On the average salary of $61,540, a single filer in Kansas City takes home about $49,057 a year, or $4,088 a month and $1,887 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Kansas City, MO-KS metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MO | $49,057 | $4,088 |
| Working in KS | $48,993 | $4,083 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Kansas City'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 Kansas City a good place for elementary school teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kansas City area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $61,540 buys what about $66,499 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Kansas City ($50,820). A typical home costs $329,641, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Missouri cities
Kansas City ranks 2nd of 8 Missouri metro areas for this job; St. Louis pays the most ($63,020).
- St. Louis$63,020
- Kansas City$61,540
- Springfield$54,100
- St. Joseph$53,810
- Joplin$53,120
- Columbia$52,950
- Cape Girardeau$51,930
- Jefferson City$51,580
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Missouri
Highest-paying cities for elementary school teachers (except special education)
Mount Vernon, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($106,760).
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,760
- El Centro, CA$105,390
- Merced, CA$103,340
- San Jose, CA$102,340
- Seattle, WA$102,290
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary by city
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Kansas City: questions
What is the entry-level elementary school teachers (except special education) salary in Kansas City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the elementary school teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Kansas City?
About $49,057 a year ($4,088 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,540. Includes Kansas City'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 elementary school teachers (except special education) earn more in Kansas City than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,650).
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 25-2021; area Kansas City, MO-KS (28140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 Kansas City'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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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