Statistics

Since 1946, PSRS, has provided certificated public school employees and their families with a significant and stable source of retirement income, disability and survivor benefits. PEERS (formerly NTRS) has done the same for non-certificated public school personnel since 1965. Over the years, both PSRS and PEERS have continued to provide excellent service and reliable retirement benefits to our members through strategic, proactive management and innovative, prudent investing.

Learn more about PSRS/PEERS by viewing the interesting statistics presented in this portion of our website.

Benefits by County

map of Missouri showing benefits paid to each county

As of June 30, 2024, approximately 110,000 individuals received benefits from PSRS/PEERS. Total annual benefits paid was over $3.8 billion. Of this amount, approximately $3.4 billion, or 88%, was distributed among Missouri's 114 counties, positively impacting the state's economy.