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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$94,640
- Columbia$93,960
- Springfield$84,600
- Jefferson City$69,830
- Kansas City$67,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $94,640 | $83,390 | $62,920 | $70,952 | 95 |
| Columbia | $93,960 | $100,800 | $60,400 | $71,452 | 89 |
| Springfield | $84,600 | $74,880 | $58,810 | $65,307 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $69,830 | $60,950 | $49,350 | $55,611 | 88 |
| Kansas City | $67,560 | $66,160 | $45,280 | $53,445 | 93 |
*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.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Mathematical 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 25-1022.
- 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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