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The average salary in Missouri is $67,599 per year (median, 2025). The highest-paying job in MO is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $842,800. This page covers all 731 occupations tracked by BLS in Missouri.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 | Last updated: 2026-05-19
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| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $842,800 | $624,070 | 0 |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $648,070 | $523,380 | 150 |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $456,280 | $400,590 | 0 |
| 4 | Orthodontists | $332,630 | $295,460 | 0 |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $312,680 | $345,860 | 240 |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $261,830 | $270,470 | 0 |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $242,630 | $271,780 | 1,550 |
| 8 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $228,410 | $295,990 | 0 |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | $223,910 | $225,730 | 500 |
| 10 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $216,570 | $259,950 | 160 |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $204,960 | $241,580 | 2,440 |
| 12 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $172,700 | $472,090 | 670 |
| 13 | Chief Executives | $172,320 | $222,200 | 2,550 |
| 14 | Family Medicine Physicians | $171,180 | $214,250 | 3,740 |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,460 | $158,620 | 11,130 |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,800 | $161,140 | 2,250 |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $143,460 | $163,820 | 13,330 |
| 18 | Physicists | $140,460 | $156,130 | 90 |
| 19 | Pharmacists | $137,610 | $137,030 | 6,740 |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $135,130 | $137,710 | 2,300 |
| 21 | Optometrists | $133,810 | $133,680 | 630 |
| 22 | Lawyers | $133,450 | $162,820 | 11,560 |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $132,100 | $136,330 | 960 |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | $130,680 | $144,900 | 3,510 |
| 25 | Aerospace Engineers | $130,680 | $139,820 | 650 |
| 26 | Marketing Managers | $130,550 | $144,840 | 6,550 |
| 27 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,500 | $151,800 | 160 |
The average salary in Missouri ($67,599) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, pays $775,201 more than the MO average.
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All salary figures for Missouri from BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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