Middle School Teachers Salary in Missouri
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in Missouri earn a median of $59,310 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,330
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,760; the top 10% earn over $91,130. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Missouri
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,240 median in Missouri
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,910 median in Missouri
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,370 median in Missouri
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,920 median in Missouri
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$51,770 median in Missouri
Middle School Teachers pay in Missouri
How much do middle school teachers make in Missouri?
The median is $59,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,760 and the top 10% earn over $91,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.