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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$120,250
- Kansas City$98,800
- Columbia$96,850
- Springfield$82,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $120,250 | $97,120 | $77,030 | $87,509 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $98,800 | $84,600 | $68,060 | $73,642 | 93 |
| Columbia | $96,850 | $79,290 | $58,990 | $73,349 | 89 |
| Springfield | $82,010 | $74,270 | $58,730 | $63,607 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Missouri
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1042.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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