For 15 Missouri Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $77,176 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $97,939 at Missouri Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $78,392 at Missouri Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $69,965 at Missouri Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $55,303 at Missouri Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $54,859 at Missouri Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $52,907 at Missouri Public Colleges.
Missouri Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Missouri Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO | $82,794 | $99,965 | $86,515 | $76,375 | $61,582 | - | $41,618 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | $58,666 | - | - | - | - | - | $58,666 |
| Harris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $49,169 | $61,637 | $52,659 | $45,141 | $40,803 | - | - |
| Lincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO | $50,845 | $61,602 | $51,606 | $46,532 | $34,890 | - | - |
| Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO | $60,472 | $72,654 | $58,744 | $57,853 | $51,303 | $74,991 | $58,732 |
| Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO | $71,234 | $87,479 | $69,157 | $66,291 | $56,434 | - | - |
| University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO | $105,635 | $146,069 | $103,835 | $89,757 | $55,712 | $51,418 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $100,069 | $128,146 | $99,382 | $81,278 | $61,311 | $42,969 | - |
| Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO | $114,604 | $145,653 | $100,870 | $86,221 | - | $62,192 | - |
| University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO | $90,850 | $107,402 | $85,404 | $82,003 | $70,000 | - | - |
| Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO | $68,384 | $79,225 | $72,818 | $61,643 | $50,957 | $37,717 | - |
| Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO | $72,910 | $92,709 | $76,150 | $69,965 | $60,913 | $51,884 | - |
| Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton, MO | $74,098 | $88,170 | $79,362 | $70,520 | $63,468 | $62,843 | $60,637 |
| Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO | $76,957 | $101,226 | $76,454 | $68,423 | $57,965 | - | $43,003 |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $80,958 | $99,209 | $84,525 | $77,509 | $53,601 | - | $54,786 |
Highest Faculty Salary in Missouri
- Washington University in St Louis $154,054
- Missouri University of Science and Technology $114,604
- University of Missouri-Columbia $105,635
- Kansas City University $104,583
- Saint Louis University $102,913
- University of Missouri-Kansas City $100,069
- A T Still University of Health Sciences $95,238
- University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis $94,919
- University of Missouri-St Louis $90,850
- Maryville University of Saint Louis $84,760