English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Missouri
Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers in Missouri earn a median of $73,070 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($78,760)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,310; the top 10% earn over $111,020. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$75,280 median in Missouri
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- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,800 median in Missouri
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$80,680 median in Missouri
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65,910 median in Missouri
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$76,110 median in Missouri
English Language and Literature Teachers pay in Missouri
How much do english language and literature teachers make in Missouri?
The median is $73,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,310 and the top 10% earn over $111,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for english language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.