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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$68,400
- Kansas City$62,830
- Springfield$60,070
- Columbia$57,820
- Jefferson City$56,260
- St. Joseph$55,840
- Joplin$54,240
- Cape Girardeau$53,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $68,400 | $62,130 | $50,640 | $53,988 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $62,830 | $61,200 | $50,370 | $50,020 | 93 |
| Springfield | $60,070 | $60,060 | $48,170 | $48,560 | 89 |
| Columbia | $57,820 | $58,720 | $47,300 | $46,858 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $56,260 | $50,950 | $46,920 | $45,678 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $55,840 | $49,790 | $45,370 | $45,360 | 86 |
| Joplin | $54,240 | $50,690 | $47,260 | $44,150 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $53,580 | $48,570 | $46,920 | $43,651 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 25-2031.
- 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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