Preschool Teachers Salary in Missouri
Preschool Teachers in Missouri earn a median of $36,090 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($38,140)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,580
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,030; the top 10% earn over $54,610. Nationally the range is $28,990 to $61,390.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62,250 median in Missouri
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Missouri
- Childcare Workers$30,790 median in Missouri
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,910 median in Missouri
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,240 median in Missouri
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,790 median in Missouri
Preschool Teachers pay in Missouri
How much do preschool teachers make in Missouri?
The median is $36,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,030 and the top 10% earn over $54,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for preschool teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $38,140). Living costs are not included.