Comprehensive salary overview for Missouri based on 2,879,390 workers across 726 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Missouri based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $221,550 | $237,490 | 1,210 |
| 2 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $217,400 | $225,340 | 30 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $216,990 | $228,690 | 2,470 |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $215,040 | $230,140 | 170 |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | $213,430 | $255,000 | 660 |
| 6 | Physicists | $180,450 | $163,820 | 90 |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $158,930 | $197,780 | 4,050 |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,210 | $147,790 | 550 |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,670 | $155,640 | 1,960 |
| 10 | Natural Sciences Managers | $143,730 | $144,510 | 930 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,740 | $148,760 | 8,990 |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $139,200 | $136,810 | 1,650 |
| 13 | Pharmacist | $137,910 | $136,170 | 7,070 |
| 14 | Nurse Midwives | $134,970 | $134,690 | 60 |
| 15 | Financial Manager | $133,560 | $152,020 | 12,710 |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $132,370 | $139,660 | 1,000 |
| 17 | Human Resources Manager | $131,210 | $136,320 | N/A |
| 18 | Podiatrists | $128,680 | $149,290 | 140 |
| 19 | Psychologists, All Other | $127,230 | $114,990 | 250 |
| 20 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $127,070 | $131,450 | 190 |
| 21 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $126,960 | $113,870 | N/A |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,370 | $124,600 | 6,820 |
| 23 | Nuclear Engineers | $126,010 | $121,160 | 130 |
| 24 | Lawyer | $124,210 | $158,200 | 11,950 |
| 25 | Commercial Pilots | $124,060 | $126,560 | 810 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Missouri by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,580 | N/A |
| Gambling Dealers | $25,720 | 1,140 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,950 | 43,360 |
| Bartenders | $27,060 | 14,530 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,020 | 690 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,030 | 9,180 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $28,080 | 100 |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $28,120 | 140 |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $28,340 | 120 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $28,340 | 900 |
The most common jobs in Missouri by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 105,210 | $77,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 91,570 | $29,640 |
| Registered Nurse | 74,270 | $79,770 |
| Cashiers | 69,980 | $29,400 |
| Retail Salespersons | 63,100 | $31,250 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 62,110 | $36,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 57,870 | $40,350 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 56,190 | $41,850 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 52,590 | $29,450 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 48,540 | $37,950 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.