Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southeast Missouri
344 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southeast Missouri belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $260,890 per year. The lowest published median is $28,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $260,890 | 140 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $222,100 | 110 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $191,930 | 100 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $141,320 | 410 | |
| 5 | Financial Managers | $132,300 | 320 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $129,250 | 40 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,590 | 600 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $121,520 | 160 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $119,570 | 120 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $118,760 | 80 | |
| 11 | Software Developers | $118,570 | 120 | |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | $109,990 | 40 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,780 | 150 | |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | $105,770 | 230 | |
| 15 | Social Workers, All Other | $104,370 | 40 | |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $102,850 | 90 | |
| 17 | Optometrists | $102,150 | 30 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $101,760 | 230 | |
| 19 | Engineers, All Other | $100,760 | 50 | |
| 20 | Personal Financial Advisors | $100,600 | — | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $98,480 | 140 | |
| 22 | Commercial Pilots | $98,140 | 60 | |
| 23 | Occupational Therapists | $97,390 | 160 | |
| 24 | Computer Systems Analysts | $96,180 | 100 | |
| 25 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $94,860 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,600 | 160 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 3,820 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 230 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,600 | 80 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,600 | 110 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 810 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,650 | 1,620 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $28,680 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,720 | 1,490 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,930 | 180 |
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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