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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$73,770
- Kansas City$60,990
- Columbia$57,030
- Jefferson City$56,040
- Springfield$54,500
- Joplin$53,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $73,770 | $78,130 | $60,730 | $57,460 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $60,990 | $61,950 | $49,650 | $48,646 | 93 |
| Columbia | $57,030 | $56,230 | $46,930 | $46,261 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $56,040 | $55,570 | $46,370 | $45,512 | 88 |
| Springfield | $54,500 | $49,960 | $47,020 | $44,347 | 89 |
| Joplin | $53,130 | $48,420 | $47,640 | $43,310 | 86 |
*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.
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary by city and state
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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 25-2032.
- 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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