Missouri Median
$61,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $77,640
State Rank
#37 of 48
1,080 employed here
How much does a Postsecondary Teacher, All Other make in Missouri?
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Missouri take home a median of $61,860 annually — roughly $29.74 an hour — which runs 20% below the national median of $77,640.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $46,530 while the top 10% make $126,860 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,570 and $83,770 a year.
Postsecondary Teacher, All Other salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,530 | $22.37 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $59,570 | $28.64 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,860 | $29.74 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $83,770 | $40.27 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $126,860 | $60.99 |
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How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 37th out of 48 states and territories for Postsecondary Teacher, All Other pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Postsecondary Teacher, All Other salary in other states
Delaware $101,070California $100,690Massachusetts $94,480New Jersey $85,260Oklahoma $84,550Minnesota $84,280Virginia $84,060Colorado $83,210Maryland $82,850New Hampshire $79,980Wisconsin $79,120Washington $78,940District of Columbia $78,890New Mexico $78,840Louisiana $78,810Connecticut $78,220South Carolina $77,940Montana $77,550Arizona $76,700Tennessee $76,480Indiana $76,390Kansas $75,790Ohio $75,680North Carolina $74,240Idaho $74,180Oregon $72,440Iowa $71,680Michigan $70,550Kentucky $67,690New York $67,640Pennsylvania $65,400West Virginia $65,260Georgia $64,650Texas $64,110North Dakota $63,430Florida $62,670Utah $61,370Rhode Island $60,390Maine $59,950Illinois $59,590Nevada $59,270Vermont $59,010Arkansas $54,620Nebraska $52,210Alabama $51,060Hawaii $49,730Wyoming $46,710
Working as a Postsecondary Teacher, All Other in Missouri
Nationally, about 150,000 people work as Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Missouri pay ($61,860) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Postsecondary Teacher, All Other make in Missouri?
The median Postsecondary Teacher, All Other salary in Missouri is $61,860 per year, or about $29.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,530 at the entry level to $126,860 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Postsecondary Teachers, All Other about 20% less than the national median of $77,640. Missouri ranks 37th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,860 a year. About 1,080 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Postsecondary Teacher, All Other salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.