Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in St. Louis, MO
Self-Enrichment Teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $39,740 a year — 15% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $33,181 take-home, or $2,765 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,589
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,464
- Medicare (1.45%)$576
- Missouri income tax$930
- Take-home pay$33,181
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $397 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $32,783 ($2,732 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Self-Enrichment Teacher pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,600 | $14.71 | $26,266 | $2,189 |
| 25th percentile | $34,740 | $16.70 | $29,398 | $2,450 |
| Median (50th) | $39,740 | $19.11 | $33,181 | $2,765 |
| 75th percentile | $56,880 | $27.35 | $46,147 | $3,846 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,850 | $30.70 | $51,420 | $4,285 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $39,740 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median self-enrichment teacher's $33,181 take-home pay has the buying power of $34,895 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Self-Enrichment Teacher jobs are about as common in St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.03).
Best-paying cities for self-enrichment teachers, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #20 of 25 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $55,490 | $44,509 | $44,483 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $59,760 | $47,759 | $43,863 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $58,330 | $46,741 | $42,329 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $59,600 | $47,447 | $42,152 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $59,470 | $47,573 | $41,149 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $53,790 | $41,523 | $39,388 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $48,770 | $39,414 | $37,721 |
| 8 | Sacramento, CA | $49,040 | $39,954 | $37,456 |
| 20 | St. Louis, MO | $39,740 | $33,181 | $34,895 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 25 metros →
About the job: self-enrichment teachers
Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness. Flight instructors are included with "Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers" (53-2010).
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.5% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a self-enrichment teacher make in St. Louis, MO?
The median self-enrichment teacher salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $39,740 a year, or about $19.11 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $34,740 and $56,880.
What is a self-enrichment teacher’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $39,740 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $33,181 a year ($2,765 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $930 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a self-enrichment teacher?
Pay here is 15% below the national median of $46,800. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $34,895 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #20 of 25 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a self-enrichment teacher afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 36% of a median self-enrichment teacher’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in St. Louis, MO
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,180
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,130
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,650
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $37,020
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,410
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $35,900