Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Columbia, MO
- Middle 50%
- $47,300–$71,370
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #422 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Columbia, MO metro earn a median of $58,720 a year, based on BLS estimates for 950 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 1% below the MO statewide median of $59,240. It ranks #422 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other MO metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,130 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,200 |
| Springfield, MO | $60,060 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $50,950 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $50,690 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $49,790 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $49,170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $48,570 |
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Questions
What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Columbia?
The BLS median is $58,720 a year (May 2025). Half of the 950 jobs pay between $47,300 and $71,370. The 10th percentile is $44,600 and the 90th is $77,160.
Is Columbia a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 1% below the MO statewide median of $59,240. It ranks #422 of 501 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.