377 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Missouri (2024)

There are 377 occupations in Missouri with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is General Internal Medicine Physicians at $228,030/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

377
Jobs Over $50K

$228,030

#1: General Internal Medicine Physicians

$78,407

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,085,040

Workers in These Jobs

All 377 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Missouri

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$228,030	$224,930	230
2	Physicians, Pathologists	$226,990	$257,650	N/A
3	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$226,570	$249,280	460
4	Anesthesiologists	$225,280	$254,760	120
5	Family Medicine Physicians	$217,890	$223,180	3,520
6	Nurse Anesthetists	$215,670	$230,470	850
7	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$211,240	$217,250	30
8	Pediatricians, General	$204,120	$216,400	170
9	Podiatrists	$190,260	$200,420	50
10	Physicists	$176,520	$171,740	80
11	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$150,030	$148,530	510
12	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$147,430	$152,420	1,940
13	Chief Executives	$141,550	$181,870	N/A
14	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$138,920	$225,220	90
15	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$136,130	$145,360	7,960
16	Purchasing Managers	$135,720	$136,260	640
17	Physician Assistants	$134,670	$128,280	1,540
18	Pharmacists	$134,450	$132,570	7,720
19	Financial Managers	$130,990	$149,360	11,840
20	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$129,410	$139,770	170
21	Commercial Pilots	$128,640	$128,830	1,020
22	Nurse Midwives	$124,840	$122,900	80
23	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$124,180	$130,520	160
24	Psychologists, All Other	$124,180	$105,540	210
25	Nuclear Engineers	$124,160	$113,430	180
26	Natural Sciences Managers	$121,670	$128,640	820
27	Human Resources Managers	$119,430	$128,400	3,080
28	Nurse Practitioners	$117,910	$116,680	7,410
29	Public Relations Managers	$116,750	$129,600	1,070
30	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$116,720	$160,530	170
31	Medical Dosimetrists	$113,850	$120,080	70
32	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$113,240	$111,890	130
33	Sales Managers	$111,400	$130,680	7,140
34	Marketing Managers	$110,420	$127,280	4,040
35	Economists	$109,890	$127,900	200
36	Physical Scientists, All Other	$109,890	$105,780	90
37	Computer Network Architects	$109,760	$115,800	3,790
38	Air Traffic Controllers	$109,660	$112,360	240
39	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,270	$145,150	N/A
40	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$108,380	$133,200	510
41	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$107,880	$119,420	1,820
42	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,430	$128,500	5,450
43	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$107,380	$108,180	100
44	Hydrologists	$107,180	$96,160	70
45	Managers, All Other	$106,910	$117,730	8,510
46	Actuaries	$106,840	$120,680	500
47	Materials Engineers	$104,830	$107,090	350
48	Industrial Production Managers	$104,710	$117,000	4,130
49	Software Developers	$104,600	$107,980	18,450
50	Lawyers	$104,500	$146,870	12,800
51	Construction Managers	$103,870	$115,350	3,130
52	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,750	$105,290	450
53	Acupuncturists	$102,970	$96,700	N/A
54	Database Architects	$102,810	$106,560	1,930
55	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$102,760	$125,000	3,460
56	Food Scientists and Technologists	$102,440	$95,510	340
57	Medical and Health Services Managers	$102,010	$116,370	8,800
58	Personal Financial Advisors	$101,100	$136,690	5,150
59	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$100,440	$94,650	260
60	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$100,070	$102,390	6,320
61	Electrical Engineers	$99,530	$103,690	2,410
62	Chemical Engineers	$99,450	$109,000	360
63	Veterinarians	$99,380	$104,380	1,930
64	Optometrists	$98,800	$109,890	800
65	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$96,980	$92,680	220
66	Sales Engineers	$96,890	$100,200	410
67	Information Security Analysts	$96,800	$102,320	3,000
68	Computer Systems Analysts	$96,660	$97,650	7,860
69	Power Plant Operators	$96,490	$84,600	1,220
70	Engineers, All Other	$95,980	$100,160	1,610
71	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$95,260	$103,430	60
72	Facilities Managers	$95,250	$99,950	2,030
73	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,760	$100,150	110
74	Genetic Counselors	$93,760	$88,610	70
75	Geographers	$92,780	$89,100	30
76	Survey Researchers	$92,250	$89,600	40
77	Physical Therapists	$92,140	$91,030	4,650
78	Industrial Engineers	$92,120	$99,270	5,390
79	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,100	$111,490	90
80	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,330	$110,480	1,690
81	Soil and Plant Scientists	$90,370	$92,580	310
82	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$89,930	$86,530	3,730
83	Administrative Services Managers	$89,680	$99,260	3,870
84	Computer Occupations, All Other	$89,680	$97,140	7,810
85	Audiologists	$88,970	$96,510	290
86	Chemists	$88,260	$99,370	2,220
87	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$87,630	$88,900	300
88	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$87,620	$98,630	2,160
89	Computer Hardware Engineers	$87,480	$90,830	1,100
90	Avionics Technicians	$87,200	$80,500	280
91	Occupational Therapists	$87,060	$87,970	2,960
92	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,910	$99,380	640
93	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$86,440	$84,190	130
94	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$86,440	$92,150	260
95	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$86,300	$88,230	380
96	Project Management Specialists	$85,660	$94,410	19,130
97	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,950	$103,740	350
98	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$84,950	$75,110	N/A
99	Gas Plant Operators	$84,880	$78,170	470
100	Art Directors	$84,800	$95,320	630
101	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,800	$97,180	220
102	Fundraising Managers	$84,470	$92,660	300
103	Management Analysts	$83,890	$103,400	10,370
104	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$83,840	$87,730	1,670
105	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,760	$103,220	480
106	Microbiologists	$83,580	$87,450	210
107	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$83,560	$110,630	1,020
108	Financial Risk Specialists	$83,520	$94,760	1,060
109	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$83,490	$85,910	1,250
110	Radiation Therapists	$83,130	$85,630	610
111	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,080	$102,960	1,230
112	Civil Engineers	$82,930	$93,110	4,930
113	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,870	$100,070	290
114	Mechanical Engineers	$82,700	$90,980	3,360
115	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$82,530	$89,080	6,330
116	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$82,260	$93,980	5,510
117	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$82,010	$88,260	140
118	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$81,880	$90,970	200
119	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$81,760	$71,920	370
120	Database Administrators	$81,630	$90,660	1,640
121	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,590	$91,980	120
122	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,430	$110,890	1,600
123	Data Scientists	$81,410	$88,210	3,850
124	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,170	$86,600	2,330
125	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$81,150	$94,560	1,080
126	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,820	$86,550	400
127	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$80,790	$92,940	3,930
128	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$80,300	$80,900	10,110
129	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,290	$91,150	360
130	Speech-Language Pathologists	$80,270	$80,730	3,100
131	Dental Hygienists	$80,020	$79,740	3,520
132	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,710	$87,810	70
133	Financial Examiners	$79,530	$90,800	2,230
134	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,370	$90,060	370
135	Training and Development Managers	$79,330	$98,490	280
136	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,300	$83,390	340
137	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,270	$85,670	50
138	Gambling Managers	$79,220	$78,690	70
139	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,180	$87,370	690
140	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$79,100	$82,290	3,500
141	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$79,100	$79,330	1,370
142	Financial and Investment Analysts	$79,030	$86,310	5,650
143	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,970	$90,030	750
144	Tapers	$78,750	$69,240	210
145	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$78,560	$89,550	660
146	Nuclear Technicians	$78,490	$89,090	160
147	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$78,090	$79,740	80
148	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,910	$83,790	1,080
149	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$77,850	$84,200	1,740
150	Registered Nurses	$77,190	$77,590	73,190
151	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$77,110	$83,050	16,320
152	General and Operations Managers	$77,030	$98,520	95,120
153	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$76,060	$75,890	420
154	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$75,860	$80,910	1,610
155	Education Administrators, All Other	$75,770	$79,920	490
156	Labor Relations Specialists	$75,590	$82,760	1,070
157	Technical Writers	$75,560	$75,610	410
158	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,350	$72,110	950
159	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,260	$76,000	1,400
160	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$74,600	$75,240	110
161	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$74,500	$79,300	2,080
162	Budget Analysts	$74,240	$78,980	470
163	Urban and Regional Planners	$74,240	$76,030	370
164	Sheet Metal Workers	$74,100	$69,610	4,070
165	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$73,910	$76,900	3,020
166	Motorboat Operators	$73,890	$64,360	40
167	Locomotive Engineers	$73,730	$72,910	780
168	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,680	$81,440	630
169	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,190	$79,980	120
170	Emergency Management Directors	$73,070	$79,030	180
171	Logisticians	$72,840	$77,000	3,050
172	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$72,720	$77,720	100
173	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$72,540	$68,260	130
174	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,450	$78,520	180
175	Computer Programmers	$72,330	$75,010	2,930
176	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$72,130	$76,230	1,100
177	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$72,120	$77,000	290
178	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$72,010	$73,830	5,060
179	Cost Estimators	$71,980	$76,730	6,650
180	Credit Analysts	$71,370	$76,870	1,190
181	Instructional Coordinators	$71,330	$73,870	3,430
182	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$71,110	$74,900	9,920
183	Accountants and Auditors	$70,870	$84,540	27,380
184	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$70,700	$73,380	N/A
185	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$70,110	$67,550	1,670
186	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$70,100	$74,470	310
187	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$70,080	$77,100	530
188	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$69,510	$72,870	130
189	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$69,160	$66,160	40
190	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$69,100	$70,480	190
191	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$69,030	$70,590	100
192	Environmental Engineers	$68,540	$77,220	420
193	Web Developers	$68,430	$81,130	N/A
194	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,340	$73,970	100
195	Crane and Tower Operators	$68,020	$73,430	530
196	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$67,830	$75,670	1,380
197	Respiratory Therapists	$67,780	$70,450	2,910
198	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$67,560	$70,260	2,000
199	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$67,410	$66,600	230
200	Millwrights	$67,210	$62,220	1,160
201	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,080	$73,150	260
202	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$66,570	$69,800	620
203	Carpet Installers	$66,260	$66,700	110
204	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$65,910	$67,450	330
205	Historians	$65,910	$73,080	40
206	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,590	$78,310	170
207	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$65,500	$77,820	470
208	Craft Artists	$65,500	$61,740	N/A
209	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$65,480	$79,540	380
210	Funeral Home Managers	$65,480	$73,880	610
211	Compliance Officers	$65,410	$70,740	6,260
212	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$65,150	$64,950	90
213	Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	$65,120	$55,690	40
214	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,090	$73,770	110
215	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$64,890	$71,640	50
216	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$64,760	$72,080	440
217	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$64,640	$62,540	190
218	Insurance Underwriters	$64,580	$70,910	1,970
219	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$64,540	$66,580	200
220	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$64,450	$66,560	4,450
221	Financial Specialists, All Other	$64,310	$76,470	2,340
222	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,200	$74,860	1,430
223	Loan Officers	$64,170	$77,380	8,450
224	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$63,660	$84,120	7,200
225	Producers and Directors	$63,600	$72,220	1,610
226	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$63,590	$73,200	14,030
227	Marriage and Family Therapists	$63,580	$68,760	310
228	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$63,570	$66,110	610
229	Boilermakers	$63,520	$57,210	N/A
230	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$63,420	$69,730	7,680
231	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$63,380	$67,880	13,980
232	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$63,290	$63,380	640
233	Forensic Science Technicians	$63,270	$63,640	280
234	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$63,140	$70,690	8,220
235	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$62,900	$58,870	150
236	Mechanical Drafters	$62,790	$66,020	1,210
237	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$62,770	$61,950	530
238	Public Relations Specialists	$62,760	$68,740	8,960
239	Electricians	$62,640	$67,850	12,390
240	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$62,050	$67,560	340
241	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$62,040	$63,980	280
242	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$61,990	$66,670	9,200
243	Biological Scientists, All Other	$61,910	$69,890	2,350
244	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,750	$62,910	2,240
245	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,700	$65,840	1,410
246	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,650	$66,310	600
247	Food Service Managers	$61,620	$64,420	1,740
248	Lighting Technicians	$61,460	$66,890	40
249	Physical Therapist Assistants	$61,310	$62,750	2,220
250	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$61,220	$63,910	450
251	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$61,110	$63,320	630
252	Conservation Scientists	$60,920	$66,530	390
253	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$60,860	$74,090	25,490
254	Chiropractors	$60,850	$72,730	850
255	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$60,770	$60,640	3,530
256	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,580	$63,500	22,620
257	Statistical Assistants	$60,570	$59,730	140
258	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$60,540	$62,030	1,040
259	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$60,500	$61,280	4,300
260	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,470	$62,080	8,540
261	Human Resources Specialists	$60,380	$67,480	17,620
262	Hydrologic Technicians	$60,320	$62,910	50
263	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$60,320	$58,290	430
264	Meter Readers, Utilities	$60,300	$65,100	430
265	Therapists, All Other	$60,280	$61,730	290
266	Occupational Therapy Aides	$60,230	$54,390	150
267	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$60,150	$69,370	13,630
268	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$60,130	$61,400	350
269	Interior Designers	$60,120	$64,320	900
270	Fashion Designers	$60,100	$84,420	90
271	Construction and Building Inspectors	$60,060	$61,660	1,680
272	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$60,010	$62,840	650
273	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$59,990	$61,290	890
274	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$59,950	$62,590	870
275	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$59,890	$61,100	5,640
276	Rail Car Repairers	$59,680	$58,630	200
277	Epidemiologists	$59,670	$67,310	100
278	Statisticians	$59,620	$74,870	530
279	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$59,500	$65,150	23,880
280	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,430	$60,310	1,070
281	Brokerage Clerks	$59,390	$59,030	610
282	Writers and Authors	$59,370	$68,030	450
283	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$59,360	$67,710	N/A
284	Riggers	$59,320	$59,790	490
285	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$59,290	$60,120	420
286	Curators	$59,130	$62,600	130
287	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,100	$60,510	12,740
288	Carpenters	$59,030	$62,810	15,290
289	Social and Community Service Managers	$59,020	$64,010	2,650
290	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$59,010	$71,030	330
291	Judicial Law Clerks	$58,900	$58,650	N/A
292	Medical Equipment Repairers	$58,840	$61,050	1,050
293	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$58,830	$62,900	290
294	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$58,810	$58,880	5,770
295	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$58,810	$57,570	4,280
296	School Psychologists	$58,740	$67,830	590
297	Foresters	$58,730	$60,160	100
298	Fundraisers	$58,560	$62,260	1,010
299	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$58,480	$56,360	1,630
300	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$58,340	$59,590	1,580
301	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$58,220	$53,140	1,510
302	Hearing Aid Specialists	$58,190	$56,830	310
303	Training and Development Specialists	$58,140	$64,180	6,240
304	Material Moving Workers, All Other	$58,120	$54,740	80
305	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$57,880	$58,310	1,300
306	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$57,860	$62,530	8,840
307	Tile and Stone Setters	$57,750	$58,390	790
308	Surgical Technologists	$57,730	$60,800	1,980
309	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$57,720	$58,080	2,190
310	Postal Service Clerks	$57,530	$57,090	1,840
311	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$57,490	$59,370	7,200
312	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$57,470	$60,330	840
313	Clergy	$57,410	$59,970	730
314	Drafters, All Other	$57,210	$60,510	200
315	Health Education Specialists	$56,970	$60,130	1,320
316	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$56,930	$55,170	1,510
317	Landscape Architects	$56,910	$65,070	170
318	Stonemasons	$56,630	$56,470	140
319	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$56,620	$60,110	630
320	Computer Network Support Specialists	$56,600	$68,790	4,300
321	Lodging Managers	$56,500	$71,380	170
322	Editors	$56,490	$61,590	1,030
323	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$56,480	$59,020	13,070
324	Foundry Mold and Coremakers	$56,140	$50,840	450
325	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$56,030	$55,220	12,720
326	Exercise Physiologists	$55,690	$55,610	70
327	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$55,650	$62,230	240
328	Food Science Technicians	$55,530	$56,910	460
329	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$55,180	$56,560	7,110
330	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$55,050	$56,630	320
331	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$54,870	$58,050	1,400
332	Insurance Sales Agents	$54,760	$71,400	10,880
333	Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	$54,680	$53,530	220
334	Fish and Game Wardens	$54,640	$53,360	200
335	Transportation Inspectors	$54,530	$71,920	370
336	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$54,480	$56,250	190
337	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$54,280	$59,290	1,630
338	Chefs and Head Cooks	$54,230	$56,430	2,010
339	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$54,200	$55,400	2,930
340	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$53,840	$57,690	10,810
341	Operations Research Analysts	$53,600	$63,640	3,070
342	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$53,440	$55,720	3,060
343	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$53,350	$59,920	1,360
344	Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	$53,340	$47,260	290
345	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$53,240	$53,760	270
346	Designers, All Other	$53,080	$78,650	140
347	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$52,810	$54,930	220
348	Massage Therapists	$52,770	$58,620	1,650
349	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$52,610	$58,770	230
350	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$52,560	$61,670	5,170
351	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$52,480	$61,400	2,020
352	Tool and Die Makers	$52,330	$57,850	1,970
353	Advertising Sales Agents	$52,230	$61,840	1,630
354	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$52,120	$57,840	8,830
355	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$52,000	$53,820	390
356	Life Scientists, All Other	$51,980	$74,330	N/A
357	Agricultural Technicians	$51,960	$55,980	400
358	Glaziers	$51,940	$55,790	740
359	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$51,730	$56,190	1,750
360	Computer User Support Specialists	$51,720	$57,600	13,990
361	Social Science Research Assistants	$51,420	$53,540	350
362	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$51,390	$53,910	3,710
363	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$51,340	$55,070	190
364	Audio and Video Technicians	$51,300	$57,170	1,470
365	Paramedics	$51,260	$54,550	3,500
366	Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$51,020	$50,260	100
367	Medical Records Specialists	$50,920	$52,310	3,170
368	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$50,900	$57,740	720
369	Traffic Technicians	$50,790	$52,990	240
370	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,780	$50,780	260
371	Credit Counselors	$50,670	$63,560	120
372	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$50,460	$51,020	250
373	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$50,460	$46,500	120
374	Chemical Technicians	$50,230	$57,160	560
375	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$50,180	$53,640	890
376	Protective Service Workers, All Other	$50,170	$56,330	260
377	Surveyors	$50,010	$55,920	1,280

Aiming for a $50K+ Career in Missouri?

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Missouri High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

52.1% of all tracked occupations in MO earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,010/year (Surveyors), while the top earner makes $228,030/year.

Missouri ranks #24 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Missouri?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 377 occupations in Missouri with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 52.1% of all tracked occupations in MO.

What is the highest paying job in Missouri?

The highest paying occupation in Missouri is General Internal Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $228,030 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Missouri?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Missouri is $50,010/year (Surveyors). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Missouri?

The average median salary among all 377 occupations that pay over $50K in Missouri is $78,407 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Missouri?

High-paying jobs in Missouri typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Missouri

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics