Elementary School Teacher Salary in Missouri
Based on 33K+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$50,910
$24.476/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
-25.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $79K
33K employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,980 |
| 25th percentile | $47,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,910 |
| 75th percentile | $61,620 |
| 90th percentile | $78,820 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,160 |
| 2023 | $49,510 |
| 2024 | $48,250 |
| 2025 | $50,910 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,160 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $49,510 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $48,250 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $50,910 | $68,176 |