Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Missouri
$156,870avg. a year
Annual salary · 5,700 employed
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Missouri earn an average of $156,870 a year. That is $9,300 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $147,570. The best-paying metro area is St. Louis, MO-IL at $150,190.
$130,490Median pay
$156,870Average yearly
+13%Avg. pay since 2020
#13Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Missouri metro areas
Average pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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St. Louis, MO-IL
$150,190
a year
2840 jobs
Kansas City, MO-KS
$126,640
a year
360 jobs
Joplin, MO-KS
$117,510
a year
460 jobs
Jefferson City, MO
$110,770
a year
5210 jobs
Springfield, MO
$107,850
a year
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Missouri, charted
Pay over time
Missouri, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Missouri health specialties teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Missouri vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $147,570 | – |
| Missouri | $156,870 | – |
| Arkansas | $205,560 | – |
| Iowa | $173,080 | – |
| Illinois | $113,930 | – |
| Kentucky | $113,720 | – |
| Kansas | $112,400 | – |
Related jobs in Missouri
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$76,950
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64,200
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$82,760
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$127,260
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$80,930
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72,890
Average pay, Missouri, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary make in Missouri?
The average is $156,870 a year, and the median is $130,490. That is $9,300 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $147,570.
Where in Missouri do they earn the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL ($150,190), followed by Kansas City, MO-KS ($126,640). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Springfield, MO ($107,850).
How does Missouri rank?
Missouri ranks #13 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 25-1071. 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 health specialties teachers, postsecondary 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.