Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Missouri (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Missouri, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$43,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#29 of 51
5,010 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Missouri?

Self-Enrichment Teachers in Missouri take home a median of $43,090 annually — roughly $20.72 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $46,800.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $29,770 while the top 10% make $69,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,700 and $56,180 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,770$14.31
25th percentile (early career)$33,700$16.20
50th percentile (median)$43,090$20.72
75th percentile (experienced)$56,180$27.01
90th percentile (top earners)$69,920$33.62

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Missouri

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Missouri pay ($43,090) 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 Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Missouri?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Missouri is $43,090 per year, or about $20.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,770 at the entry level to $69,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 8% less than the national median of $46,800. Missouri ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $43,090 a year. About 5,010 Self-Enrichment Teachers 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.

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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.