salary$60,650 a yearmedian pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$83,750per year
Jobs in the area13,440people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 25.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $60,650 a year. Most earn between $47,210 and $83,750.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 25.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.