Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in St. Joseph, MO-KS
- Middle 50%
- $48,410–$61,040
- vs U.S. median
- -21%
- Metro rank
- #406 of 443
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro earn a median of $50,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $64,370 and 15% below the MO statewide median of $59,310. It ranks #406 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other MO metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $62,570 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,180 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $49,110 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,990 |
| Columbia, MO | $48,590 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,960 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47,740 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47,060 |
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Questions
What is the average Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in St. Joseph?
The BLS median is $50,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $48,410 and $61,040. The 10th percentile is $46,970 and the 90th is $74,790.
Is St. Joseph a high-paying metro for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $64,370 and 15% below the MO statewide median of $59,310. It ranks #406 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.