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183 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Missouri (2025)

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

There are 183 occupations in Missouri with a median salary above $75K 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

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $75K+ 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

183
Jobs Over $75K

$842,800

#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$114,403

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

598,620

Workers in These Jobs

All 183 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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

Missouri High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Arts & Media fields.

27.2% of all tracked occupations in MO earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,280/year (Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary), while the top earner makes $842,800/year.

Missouri ranks #32 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Missouri?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 183 occupations in Missouri with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 27.2% 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 $75K+ list in Missouri?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Missouri is $75,280/year (Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Missouri?

The average median salary among all 183 occupations that pay over $75K in Missouri is $114,403 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ 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 $75K 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