Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in St. Louis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,980 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in St. Louis earn between $48,260 and $79,180.
- $31K10th
- $48K25th
- $62KMedian
- $79K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,040 | $5,587 | $32.23 |
| Median | $62,040 | $5,170 | $29.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,260 | $4,022 | $23.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,180 | $6,598 | $38.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in St. Louis vs. Missouri and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in St. Louis earn 4% more than the Missouri average ($64,200) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($72,060). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $63,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $67,040 | $62,040 | $31,200 | $100,980 | 970 |
| Missouri | $64,200 | $59,640 | $37,950 | $95,970 | 1,630 |
| United States | $72,060 | $63,820 | $41,960 | $108,620 | 114,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in St. Louis
On the average salary of $67,040, a single filer in St. Louis takes home about $53,109 a year, or $4,426 a month and $2,043 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MO | $53,109 | $4,426 |
| Working in IL | $52,815 | $4,401 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). 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.
Is St. Louis a good place for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. Louis area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $67,040 buys what about $70,503 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in St. Louis ($49,990). A typical home costs $276,878, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Missouri cities
St. Louis ranks 2nd of 5 Missouri metro areas for this job; Jefferson City pays the most ($68,640).
- Jefferson City$68,640
- St. Louis$67,040
- Joplin$57,830
- Kansas City$57,810
- Springfield$54,670
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Missouri
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Chico, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,060).
- Chico, CA$129,060
- Appleton, WI$107,550
- San Francisco, CA$103,870
- San Luis Obispo, CA$100,320
- El Centro, CA$99,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in St. Louis: questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make an hour in St. Louis?
$32.23 an hour on average, and $29.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in St. Louis?
About $53,109 a year ($4,426 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,040. 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.
Do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary earn more in St. Louis than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,060).
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; area St. Louis, MO-IL (41180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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