Substitute Teachers Salary in Missouri
Substitute Teachers in Missouri earn a median of $34,790 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,480
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,220; the top 10% earn over $49,850. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Missouri
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,910 median in Missouri
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,370 median in Missouri
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,240 median in Missouri
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,920 median in Missouri
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,310 median in Missouri
Substitute Teachers pay in Missouri
How much do substitute teachers make in Missouri?
The median is $34,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,220 and the top 10% earn over $49,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 50 (−17% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.