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Preschool Teachers in Missouri earned a median of $36,090 a year ($17.35 an hour) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $38,140; 5,580 were employed there, ranking #36 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,090 | $38,140 |
| Mean annual wage | $39,030 | $43,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.35 | $18.34 |
| 10th percentile | $29,030 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $30,440 | $34,530 |
| 75th percentile | $44,030 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $54,610 | $61,390 |
| Employment | 5,580 | 478,780 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.901 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.62 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.