Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southwest Missouri
259 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southwest Missouri belongs to Dentists, General, at $215,230 per year. The lowest published median is $28,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, General | $215,230 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physician Assistants | $141,620 | 40 | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,870 | 90 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $133,560 | 130 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $129,620 | 70 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $115,550 | 130 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $110,860 | 190 | |
| 8 | Veterinarians | $110,590 | 60 | |
| 9 | Software Developers | $106,150 | 100 | |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | $102,580 | 90 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $99,220 | 90 | |
| 12 | Industrial Engineers | $96,300 | 120 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $96,010 | 30 | |
| 14 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $95,670 | 180 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $94,110 | 190 | |
| 16 | Construction Managers | $92,640 | 50 | |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | $90,160 | 70 | |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $88,160 | 260 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $85,230 | 160 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $84,200 | 100 | |
| 21 | Dental Hygienists | $84,080 | 50 | |
| 22 | Computer Systems Analysts | $83,730 | 40 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $82,510 | 40 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $81,890 | 180 | |
| 25 | Respiratory Therapists | $80,000 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 2,130 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $28,600 | 40 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,810 | 180 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,960 | 460 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,980 | 790 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,080 | 2,000 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,110 | — |
| Bartenders | $29,390 | 550 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,490 | 100 |
| Bakers | $29,640 | 120 |
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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