Middle School Teacher Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median middle school teacher in the Kansas City area earns $62,570 a year, 3% below the U.S. median ($64,370) and 5% above the Missouri median ($59,310). Half of the 4,010 middle school teachers there earn between $50,920 and $78,940.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,460 | $43,760 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $50,920 | $47,670 | $58,530 |
| Median | $62,570 | $59,310 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $78,940 | $73,640 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $82,050 | $91,130 | $102,540 |
| Average | $65,290 | $61,510 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 4,010 | 11,330 | 620,090 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- St. Louis, MO: $62,180
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
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Similar jobs in Kansas City, MO
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,060
- High School Teacher: $61,200
- Preschool Teacher: $37,400
- Teaching Assistant: $36,520
- Substitute Teacher: $40,440
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.