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High School Teacher Salary in Missouri (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $47,932/year ($3,994/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,380 High School Teacher jobs in Missouri (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median High School Teacher salary of $59,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,932 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,929 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,532 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,847 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,932 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,994 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Missouri?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Missouri is $59,240 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,680 and $71,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $59,240, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $47,932 per year ($3,994 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 24,380 High School Teacher jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.