Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in St. Louis
$63,020avg. a year
Annual salary · 13,440 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn an average of $63,020 a year. That is $6,290 (11%) more than the Missouri average of $56,730. The U.S. average is $72,650.
$60,650Median pay
$63,020Average yearly
+11%vs. Missouri average
13,440Jobs in this metro
Other Missouri metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education in other Missouri metro areas. Swipe to see all 7.
111,500 jobs
Kansas City, MO-KS
$61,540
a year
22,400 jobs
Springfield, MO
$54,100
a year
3770 jobs
St. Joseph, MO-KS
$53,810
a year
41,100 jobs
Joplin, MO-KS
$53,120
a year
5840 jobs
Columbia, MO
$52,950
a year
61,030 jobs
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
$51,930
a year
7600 jobs
Jefferson City, MO
$51,580
a year
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How St. Louis compares
Pay range: metro vs. state vs. U.S.
Annual wage percentiles, May 2025
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Related jobs in St. Louis
| Job | Avg. pay in this metro |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $68,400 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $69,120 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $37,220 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $40,290 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $66,340 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $62,780 |
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in St. Louis?
The average is $63,020 a year, and the median is $60,650. About 13,440 people work in this job in the metro area.
Is that more than the Missouri average?
That is $6,290 (11%) more than the Missouri average of $56,730.
Is this job common in St. Louis?
It makes up 10.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the metro area, 1.12 times the national share.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 25-2021. Metro area: St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (BLS area code 41180). Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.