Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Central Missouri
371 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Central Missouri belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $396,720 per year. The lowest published median is $28,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $396,720 | 250 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $248,930 | 70 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $240,810 | 50 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $218,430 | 110 | |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $197,330 | 50 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $139,120 | 290 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,980 | 30 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $129,430 | 90 | |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $125,830 | 120 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,230 | 370 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $117,480 | 140 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,390 | 170 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $112,260 | 50 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $110,590 | 310 | |
| 15 | Construction Managers | $109,190 | 100 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $105,250 | 250 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $104,520 | 90 | |
| 18 | Engineers, All Other | $103,880 | 90 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $103,200 | 110 | |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $102,830 | 40 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $102,060 | 230 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $102,020 | 230 | |
| 23 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,950 | 280 | |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | $100,990 | 200 | |
| 25 | Social Workers, All Other | $100,420 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tutors | $28,600 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,600 | 170 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 4,150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,600 | 1,530 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,600 | 2,280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 400 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,600 | 160 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,600 | 220 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 600 |
| Bartenders | $28,660 | 920 |
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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