Preschool Teacher Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Missouri
$36,090
$17.35 an hour
10th percentile
$29,030
90th percentile
$54,610
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,580
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Missouri was $36,090 in May 2025, $2,050 (5%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $30,440 (25th percentile) and $44,030 (75th percentile).
Missouri ranks 35 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,030 | $13.96 |
| 25th | $30,440 | $14.63 |
| 50th (median) | $36,090 | $17.35 |
| 75th | $44,030 | $21.17 |
| 90th | $54,610 | $26.26 |
| Mean (average) | $39,030 | $18.76 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Missouri, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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