Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Missouri
$58,740avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,300 employed
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Missouri earn an average of $58,740 a year. That is $10,630 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $69,370. The best-paying metro area is St. Louis, MO-IL at $65,140.
$56,590Median pay
$58,740Average yearly
+9%Avg. pay since 2020
#34Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Missouri metro areas
Average pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
11,220 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$65,140
a year
2820 jobs
Kansas City, MO-KS
$61,300
a year
380 jobs
Joplin, MO-KS
$53,010
a year
4160 jobs
Springfield, MO
$52,790
a year
580 jobs
Columbia, MO
$51,720
a year
640 jobs
Jefferson City, MO
$51,440
a year
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Missouri, charted
Pay over time
Missouri, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Missouri kindergarten teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Missouri highlighted · tap a state
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Missouri vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,370 | – |
| Missouri | $58,740 | – |
| Illinois | $71,160 | – |
| Nebraska | $63,530 | – |
| Kentucky | $59,670 | – |
| Iowa | $58,170 | – |
| Tennessee | $57,680 | – |
Related jobs in Missouri
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,730
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,310
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,510
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,030
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,660
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,900
Average pay, Missouri, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Missouri?
The average is $58,740 a year, and the median is $56,590. That is $10,630 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $69,370.
Where in Missouri do they earn the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL ($65,140), followed by Kansas City, MO-KS ($61,300). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Jefferson City, MO ($51,440).
How does Missouri rank?
Missouri ranks #34 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national kindergarten teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.