Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Cape Girardeau
204 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Cape Girardeau belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $239,200 per year. The lowest published median is $28,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 2 | Pharmacists | $141,250 | 100 | |
| 3 | Physician Assistants | $141,080 | 40 | |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $139,690 | 120 | |
| 5 | Industrial Production Managers | $133,110 | 70 | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,000 | 200 | |
| 7 | Human Resources Managers | $128,240 | 30 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,230 | 80 | |
| 9 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,010 | 280 | |
| 10 | Construction Managers | $102,980 | 70 | |
| 11 | Physical Therapists | $100,420 | 100 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $100,360 | 30 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $100,220 | 90 | |
| 14 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $99,650 | 50 | |
| 15 | Occupational Therapists | $98,990 | 70 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $98,810 | 100 | |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | $98,650 | 60 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $98,220 | 90 | |
| 19 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $97,900 | 80 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $96,860 | 100 | |
| 21 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $96,320 | 50 | |
| 22 | Mechanical Engineers | $94,940 | 40 | |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | $94,750 | 50 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $94,600 | 120 | |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $94,140 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $28,600 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | 110 |
| Residential Advisors | $28,600 | 40 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,710 | 820 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,800 | 100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,820 | 1,070 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,860 | 240 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,070 | 600 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,210 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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