Elementary School Teacher Salary in Missouri
Based on 40K+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$48,250
$23.197/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-24.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $76K
40K employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,950 |
| 25th percentile | $45,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,250 |
| 75th percentile | $60,330 |
| 90th percentile | $76,400 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,160 |
| 2023 | $49,510 |
| 2024 | $48,250 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,160 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $49,510 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $48,250 | $64,107 |