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414 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Missouri (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 414 occupations in Missouri with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $842,800/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

414
Jobs Over $50K

$842,800

#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$84,416

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,294,520

Workers in These Jobs

All 414 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	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$842,800	$624,070	N/A
2	Cardiologists	$648,070	$523,380	150
3	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$456,280	$400,590	N/A
4	Orthodontists	$332,630	$295,460	N/A
5	Psychiatrists	$312,680	$345,860	240
6	Physicians, Pathologists	$261,830	$270,470	N/A
7	Nurse Anesthetists	$242,630	$271,780	1,550
8	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$228,410	$295,990	N/A
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	Aerospace Engineers	$130,680	$139,820	650
25	Human Resources Managers	$130,680	$144,900	3,510
26	Marketing Managers	$130,550	$144,840	6,550
27	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,500	$151,800	160
28	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,490	$156,870	5,700
29	Nurse Midwives	$130,220	$131,470	80
30	Podiatrists	$129,950	$154,280	160
31	Nurse Practitioners	$129,930	$130,970	7,710
32	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$129,670	$138,730	160
33	Medical Dosimetrists	$129,610	$137,490	80
34	Natural Sciences Managers	$129,410	$139,190	1,230
35	Actuaries	$129,220	$135,890	390
36	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$127,820	$134,230	230
37	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$126,750	$123,640	450
38	Software Developers	$126,120	$123,810	20,020
39	Air Traffic Controllers	$122,200	$125,950	260
40	Electrical Engineers	$118,670	$122,690	2,410
41	Industrial Production Managers	$117,660	$124,090	4,110
42	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$117,630	$126,790	740
43	Economists	$117,010	$134,000	280
44	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$116,530	$159,250	150
45	Hydrologists	$116,100	$110,030	50
46	Sales Managers	$115,370	$133,530	7,630
47	Public Relations Managers	$114,710	$128,330	760
48	Veterinarians	$114,660	$125,720	1,920
49	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$114,230	$108,510	160
50	Construction Managers	$112,230	$120,590	3,680
51	Fundraising Managers	$111,120	$133,910	N/A
52	Database Architects	$110,570	$113,570	1,410
53	Training and Development Managers	$109,250	$120,230	400
54	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$106,490	$137,200	250
55	Food Scientists and Technologists	$105,930	$103,780	390
56	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$105,450	$100,210	100
57	Nuclear Technicians	$104,580	$100,580	150
58	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$104,560	$126,700	2,830
59	Medical and Health Services Managers	$104,370	$121,880	10,800
60	Computer Hardware Engineers	$103,980	$111,220	900
61	Web Developers	$103,750	$109,420	1,160
62	Information Security Analysts	$103,440	$107,610	3,260
63	Computer Network Architects	$103,130	$111,160	3,360
64	Commercial Pilots	$102,990	$119,400	670
65	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$102,870	$116,740	3,650
66	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$102,540	$108,870	3,650
67	Chemical Engineers	$102,320	$119,110	320
68	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,200	$110,620	130
69	Geographers	$102,040	$100,980	40
70	Power Plant Operators	$101,900	$93,560	N/A
71	Art Directors	$100,940	$108,630	780
72	Financial Risk Specialists	$100,620	$107,530	1,070
73	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$100,400	$103,640	7,120
74	Facilities Managers	$100,380	$105,950	1,920
75	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,310	$127,260	1,720
76	Database Administrators	$100,270	$101,960	1,140
77	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$100,130	$94,550	1,930
78	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,970	$101,510	230
79	Personal Financial Advisors	$99,930	$136,640	4,480
80	Radiation Therapists	$99,890	$99,520	420
81	Audiologists	$99,450	$96,080	220
82	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$99,410	$99,190	840
83	Mechanical Engineers	$99,330	$101,340	4,870
84	Physical Therapists	$99,310	$98,700	4,900
85	Industrial Engineers	$99,290	$102,540	5,070
86	Materials Engineers	$98,860	$102,030	300
87	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$98,490	$102,460	2,150
88	Financial and Investment Analysts	$98,420	$103,130	4,430
89	Environmental Engineers	$98,170	$98,460	510
90	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$98,010	$95,800	360
91	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$97,680	$110,610	120
92	Occupational Therapists	$97,290	$95,200	3,400
93	Management Analysts	$97,270	$103,390	10,030
94	Data Scientists	$97,090	$100,880	4,730
95	Administrative Services Managers	$96,920	$109,540	4,220
96	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$96,850	$80,720	290
97	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$96,360	$89,580	3,440
98	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$95,680	$96,830	300
99	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$94,840	$105,490	5,060
100	Project Management Specialists	$94,660	$99,600	21,460
101	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,500	$112,430	280
102	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$94,440	$91,070	3,490
103	Labor Relations Specialists	$93,840	$97,100	1,190
104	Civil Engineers	$92,750	$98,970	5,760
105	Dental Hygienists	$92,750	$88,430	3,810
106	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$92,150	$91,740	800
107	Computer Systems Analysts	$92,060	$97,230	7,730
108	Sales Engineers	$90,960	$93,760	710
109	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,770	$101,950	510
110	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$90,580	$86,280	80
111	Computer Programmers	$90,420	$91,390	1,520
112	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$89,820	$101,770	250
113	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$89,480	$94,380	160
114	Speech-Language Pathologists	$89,280	$89,040	3,230
115	Acupuncturists	$89,000	$89,710	N/A
116	Gas Plant Operators	$87,820	$86,680	220
117	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$87,520	$88,490	13,330
118	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$86,300	$81,560	250
119	Gambling Managers	$85,630	$95,570	70
120	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$85,530	$93,990	2,930
121	Genetic Counselors	$83,980	$89,090	40
122	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$83,670	$88,920	420
123	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$83,620	$88,010	370
124	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,530	$87,490	40
125	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$83,390	$91,250	260
126	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,210	$94,330	100
127	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$83,110	$82,880	1,040
128	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$83,090	$88,140	2,660
129	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,000	$101,260	460
130	Chemists	$82,800	$92,000	1,640
131	Budget Analysts	$81,980	$89,000	520
132	Registered Nurses	$81,780	$85,900	76,310
133	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$81,520	$96,140	N/A
134	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$81,220	$77,350	170
135	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,970	$104,480	1,060
136	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$80,960	$85,070	100
137	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$80,870	$88,280	5,810
138	Technical Writers	$80,840	$92,480	500
139	Urban and Regional Planners	$80,720	$83,680	440
140	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,680	$86,540	360
141	Insurance Underwriters	$80,040	$84,070	2,130
142	Financial Examiners	$79,990	$90,270	2,290
143	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,820	$87,650	70
144	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$79,550	$90,910	290
145	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$79,440	$95,660	2,910
146	Hydrologic Technicians	$79,440	$75,300	40
147	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$79,380	$82,630	420
148	General and Operations Managers	$79,300	$102,610	109,020
149	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,240	$88,690	590
150	Locomotive Engineers	$78,820	$78,270	1,110
151	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,730	$88,650	210
152	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$78,660	$73,870	830
153	Microbiologists	$78,590	$94,410	140
154	Boilermakers	$78,550	$83,020	100
155	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$78,500	$101,500	8,770
156	Respiratory Therapists	$78,390	$76,490	3,030
157	Logisticians	$78,350	$82,760	3,440
158	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$78,130	$82,440	430
159	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$78,100	$74,350	250
160	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,800	$91,990	100
161	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$77,650	$73,650	620
162	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$77,650	$89,440	60
163	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$77,470	$82,230	11,220
164	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$77,410	$71,910	1,320
165	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$77,240	$70,410	110
166	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$76,950	$81,990	170
167	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$76,690	$81,100	420
168	Landscape Architects	$76,670	$81,170	110
169	Accountants and Auditors	$76,590	$83,180	28,000
170	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$76,450	$77,600	100
171	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$76,400	$83,160	120
172	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,340	$80,930	1,040
173	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,320	$82,770	110
174	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,110	$86,550	330
175	Soil and Plant Scientists	$76,080	$83,970	220
176	Cost Estimators	$76,020	$81,220	6,580
177	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$75,970	$82,110	1,950
178	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,960	$82,760	1,450
179	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$75,840	$77,490	6,200
180	Emergency Management Directors	$75,660	$83,400	310
181	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$75,650	$85,720	1,600
182	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$75,440	$82,480	270
183	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,280	$80,470	320
184	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,800	$75,880	60
185	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,640	$82,840	740
186	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$74,260	$77,890	1,670
187	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$74,110	$70,970	40
188	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$73,680	$75,300	850
189	Loan Officers	$73,660	$82,180	7,050
190	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$73,210	$73,400	15,430
191	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,180	$78,510	200
192	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$73,080	$73,150	5,170
193	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,070	$79,580	1,040
194	Computer Network Support Specialists	$72,780	$80,440	3,910
195	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$72,620	$68,950	380
196	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$72,500	$70,580	270
197	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$72,370	$67,990	1,940
198	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,120	$74,370	1,390
199	Instructional Coordinators	$72,080	$73,360	3,110
200	Social and Community Service Managers	$71,970	$75,650	3,060
201	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,830	$77,590	480
202	Avionics Technicians	$71,520	$72,510	90
203	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$71,470	$70,700	1,700
204	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$70,970	$77,340	1,210
205	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,500	$73,710	360
206	School Psychologists	$70,290	$74,370	520
207	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$70,140	$78,560	14,890
208	Fish and Game Wardens	$70,030	$65,040	150
209	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$69,400	$70,190	1,560
210	Chemical Technicians	$68,550	$70,700	720
211	Rail Car Repairers	$68,290	$61,780	220
212	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$68,030	$69,990	970
213	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$67,950	$74,400	190
214	Transit and Railroad Police	$67,840	$73,560	90
215	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$67,390	$70,000	5,420
216	Compliance Officers	$67,270	$74,910	7,000
217	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$67,110	$66,640	730
218	Human Resources Specialists	$66,990	$74,670	17,650
219	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$66,930	$76,000	80
220	Epidemiologists	$66,890	$71,890	120
221	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$66,790	$75,010	8,310
222	Funeral Home Managers	$66,670	$67,080	560
223	Embalmers	$66,490	$62,480	160
224	Millwrights	$66,480	$71,140	830
225	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,470	$77,420	150
226	Producers and Directors	$66,460	$78,870	1,630
227	Survey Researchers	$66,460	$64,590	130
228	Mechanical Drafters	$66,350	$73,680	870
229	Statisticians	$66,330	$76,100	680
230	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$66,070	$66,030	1,470
231	Judicial Law Clerks	$66,060	$66,400	100
232	Social Science Research Assistants	$65,940	$61,550	750
233	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,910	$72,890	1,140
234	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$65,650	$73,600	8,070
235	Food Service Managers	$65,520	$71,440	1,600
236	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$65,470	$74,600	80
237	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$65,450	$66,330	1,700
238	Electricians	$65,410	$72,310	12,780
239	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$65,360	$69,360	230
240	Credit Analysts	$65,350	$75,710	1,160
241	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$65,230	$68,420	80
242	Chiropractors	$65,090	$86,830	660
243	Transportation Inspectors	$64,690	$81,340	380
244	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$64,490	$72,160	270
245	Chefs and Head Cooks	$64,480	$66,640	1,750
246	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$64,390	$60,020	410
247	Historians	$64,230	$70,360	50
248	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$64,040	$66,140	150
249	Carpet Installers	$63,960	$68,170	230
250	Fundraisers	$63,860	$69,280	1,670
251	Physical Therapist Assistants	$63,770	$65,190	2,490
252	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$63,720	$62,930	240
253	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$63,720	$67,440	2,180
254	Sheet Metal Workers	$63,560	$71,050	2,640
255	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$63,390	$65,970	3,370
256	Foresters	$63,220	$67,030	120
257	Conservation Scientists	$63,130	$67,070	600
258	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$63,050	$68,660	22,360
259	Commercial Divers	$63,030	$65,960	N/A
260	Tapers	$63,020	$66,040	220
261	Construction and Building Inspectors	$62,970	$65,140	1,640
262	Tax Preparers	$62,780	$72,120	1,330
263	Forensic Science Technicians	$62,750	$66,900	350
264	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$62,580	$67,200	550
265	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,440	$70,900	1,220
266	Operations Research Analysts	$62,380	$74,620	1,190
267	Real Estate Brokers	$62,280	$68,080	1,980
268	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$62,250	$73,630	940
269	Surveyors	$62,110	$67,640	830
270	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$62,050	$63,220	370
271	Massage Therapists	$62,050	$67,760	1,500
272	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,940	$66,460	2,270
273	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$61,940	$73,970	21,960
274	Craft Artists	$61,780	$57,020	140
275	Sound Engineering Technicians	$61,750	$67,620	190
276	Music Directors and Composers	$61,670	$72,810	60
277	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$61,640	$69,680	4,740
278	Editors	$61,620	$68,130	880
279	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$61,530	$62,410	14,700
280	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$61,510	$63,330	280
281	Foundry Mold and Coremakers	$61,480	$60,410	590
282	Advertising Sales Agents	$61,440	$75,940	1,640
283	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$61,410	$64,380	7,130
284	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$61,390	$64,140	6,220
285	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,350	$63,330	1,300
286	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$61,140	$57,080	970
287	Public Relations Specialists	$61,130	$67,840	4,820
288	Surgical Technologists	$61,120	$60,980	2,100
289	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$61,050	$66,360	1,380
290	Rock Splitters, Quarry	$60,990	$58,950	280
291	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$60,950	$64,550	590
292	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$60,950	$61,560	430
293	Carpenters	$60,840	$65,000	14,410
294	Tool and Die Makers	$60,810	$66,460	1,280
295	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$60,660	$54,810	1,860
296	Tile and Stone Setters	$60,590	$59,730	470
297	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$60,540	$61,550	4,350
298	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$60,540	$67,960	10,470
299	Marriage and Family Therapists	$60,440	$66,250	390
300	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$60,440	$69,660	14,100
301	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,370	$65,630	10,500
302	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$60,320	$64,940	8,500
303	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$60,300	$61,240	7,670
304	Archivists	$60,020	$64,790	150
305	Postal Service Clerks	$59,970	$58,840	1,780
306	Curators	$59,960	$67,130	260
307	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$59,950	$62,410	7,220
308	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$62,220	7,260
309	Healthcare Social Workers	$59,870	$60,560	4,430
310	Computer User Support Specialists	$59,770	$62,780	13,510
311	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,640	$64,200	1,630
312	Interior Designers	$59,610	$67,280	1,010
313	Food Science Technicians	$59,570	$62,180	150
314	Paperhangers	$59,560	$58,790	N/A
315	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$59,460	$62,520	13,570
316	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$59,410	$64,440	320
317	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$59,380	$63,350	930
318	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$59,360	$60,750	6,780
319	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,310	$61,510	11,330
320	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$59,300	$61,890	2,000
321	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,240	$60,310	24,380
322	Paramedics	$59,180	$60,860	3,300
323	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$59,120	$54,990	370
324	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$59,080	$63,530	2,710
325	Insurance Sales Agents	$58,990	$72,410	10,030
326	Clergy	$58,740	$60,750	920
327	Machinists	$58,710	$61,340	8,380
328	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$58,700	$59,470	2,970
329	Training and Development Specialists	$58,670	$62,590	N/A
330	Athletic Trainers	$58,660	$59,620	510
331	Recreational Therapists	$58,620	$62,160	140
332	Statistical Assistants	$58,610	$60,360	90
333	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$58,600	$66,540	460
334	Crane and Tower Operators	$58,450	$63,850	630
335	Helpers--Electricians	$58,340	$59,070	380
336	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$58,200	$63,710	1,090
337	Writers and Authors	$58,140	$66,070	600
338	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$58,040	$59,160	8,890
339	Film and Video Editors	$57,950	$61,370	380
340	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$57,750	$57,600	180
341	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$57,610	$59,910	2,260
342	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$57,510	$59,450	3,980
343	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$57,430	$58,680	2,730
344	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$57,380	$66,510	1,560
345	Medical Equipment Repairers	$57,340	$63,900	1,540
346	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$57,260	$59,660	2,860
347	Health Education Specialists	$57,050	$64,700	N/A
348	Interpreters and Translators	$57,010	$62,710	440
349	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$56,910	$60,670	8,130
350	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$56,900	$58,130	2,500
351	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$56,760	$55,740	310
352	Graphic Designers	$56,750	$59,660	4,500
353	Construction Laborers	$56,730	$60,850	17,050
354	Traffic Technicians	$56,720	$58,070	220
355	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,590	$58,740	2,300
356	Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	$56,490	$55,020	50
357	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$56,210	$55,980	560
358	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$56,140	$55,950	490
359	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$56,040	$60,890	830
360	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$55,920	$56,900	2,760
361	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$55,480	$57,010	200
362	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$55,470	$58,650	450
363	Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers	$55,390	$54,100	40
364	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$55,210	$51,610	60
365	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$55,120	$52,230	690
366	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$54,710	$58,280	590
367	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$54,620	$58,040	1,790
368	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$54,550	$56,830	47,760
369	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$54,420	$57,510	12,480
370	Riggers	$54,190	$58,270	190
371	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$54,170	$58,560	6,310
372	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$54,080	$56,000	3,460
373	Agricultural Technicians	$54,060	$57,590	420
374	Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	$53,940	$50,980	200
375	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$53,610	$53,980	550
376	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$53,160	$57,580	7,220
377	Subway and Streetcar Operators	$53,030	$51,250	70
378	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$52,980	$65,190	60
379	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$52,920	$50,590	110
380	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$52,820	$57,060	180
381	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$52,630	$61,010	240
382	Exercise Physiologists	$52,570	$55,370	160
383	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$52,540	$54,380	150
384	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$52,450	$61,650	130
385	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$52,040	$51,310	100
386	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$51,950	$55,470	10,600
387	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$51,940	$55,150	220
388	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$51,770	$58,310	620
389	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$51,700	$55,080	720
390	Hearing Aid Specialists	$51,680	$55,440	210
391	Set and Exhibit Designers	$51,610	$53,160	290
392	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$51,560	$53,050	1,160
393	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$51,530	$53,250	370
394	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$51,490	$53,120	420
395	Glaziers	$51,430	$55,160	630
396	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$51,410	$59,420	4,340
397	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$51,330	$55,030	960
398	Transportation Security Screeners	$51,210	$54,430	930
399	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$51,000	$53,290	1,500
400	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,930	$51,320	1,120
401	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$50,910	$56,730	33,180
402	Cargo and Freight Agents	$50,840	$58,970	1,410
403	Medical Records Specialists	$50,750	$55,950	3,890
404	Audio and Video Technicians	$50,680	$57,170	1,370
405	Biological Technicians	$50,640	$56,470	620
406	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$50,640	$54,290	2,790
407	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$50,540	$58,430	580
408	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$50,370	$54,340	1,050
409	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$50,340	$55,130	380
410	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,340	$53,100	2,800
411	New Accounts Clerks	$50,270	$50,070	590
412	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$50,250	$54,550	2,280
413	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$50,140	$55,580	220
414	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$50,010	$50,300	1,930

Missouri High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Arts & Media fields.

61.6% of all tracked occupations in MO earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,010/year (Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors), while the top earner makes $842,800/year.

Missouri ranks #18 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 2025 BLS data, there are 414 occupations in Missouri with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 61.6% of all tracked occupations in MO.

What is the highest paying job in Missouri?

The highest paying occupation in Missouri is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $842,800 per year based on 2025 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 (Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors). 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 414 occupations that pay over $50K in Missouri is $84,416 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics