Missouri Teacher Salary Information
Missouri Teaching Salaries have been swaying back and forth along the bottom rung of teaching salaries in the United States. Government officials have taken notice of lower numbers of teachers entering the workforce in Missouri. This is a problem that can escalate into panic quickly, and Missouri's government decision makers are taking notice.
Missouri is fighting to make teacher salaries competitive with other professions in the state. Recently there has been a revision of a Missouri Statute regarding base salaries distributed by the state of Missouri:
"In school year 1994-95 and thereafter until school year 2006-07, the minimum (Missouri) teacher's salary shall be $18,000. Beginning in school year 2006-07, the minimum teacher's salary shall be $22,000; in school year 2007-08, the minimum teacher's salary shall be $23,000; in school year 2008-09, the minimum teacher's salary shall be $24,000; in school year 2009-10 and thereafter, the minimum teacher's salary shall be $25,000."
Missouri Revised Statutes: Chapter 163: State Aid: Section 163.172
There are other options available to Missouri Teachers to boost their salaries as well. With each advanced degree granted, your Missouri Teaching Salary can grow significantly.
As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as a Missouri Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.
** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Independence Public School District Teaching Salary Schedule
| Degree Level | Step 1 Teaching Salary | Step 6 Teaching Salary | Step 14 Teaching Salary |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,000 | $37,123 | $46,919 |
| Master's Degree | $35,650 | $41,773 | $51,569 |
| Doctorate Degree | $41,385 | $47,508 | $57,304 |
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