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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- Jefferson City$68,640
- St. Louis$67,040
- Joplin$57,830
- Kansas City$57,810
- Springfield$54,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | $68,640 | $57,360 | $52,430 | $54,829 | 88 |
| St. Louis | $67,040 | $62,040 | $48,260 | $53,109 | 95 |
| Joplin | $57,830 | $56,600 | $48,050 | $46,866 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $57,810 | $52,520 | $42,550 | $46,272 | 93 |
| Springfield | $54,670 | $52,000 | $46,300 | $44,475 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Career/Technical Education 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 25-1194.
- 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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