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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$84,740
- St. Louis$78,050
- Springfield$75,340
- Kansas City$66,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $84,740 | $78,270 | $64,170 | $65,399 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $78,050 | $77,150 | $63,540 | $60,227 | 95 |
| Springfield | $75,340 | $64,960 | $62,440 | $59,228 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $66,830 | $63,890 | $56,450 | $52,973 | 93 |
*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.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Communications 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 25-1122.
- 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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