Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Joplin
283 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Joplin belongs to Medical Transcriptionists, at $28,600 per year. The highest is $324,090.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Transcriptionists | $28,600 | 40 | |
| 2 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 2,030 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $28,600 | 310 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $28,600 | 1,220 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 220 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | 160 | |
| 7 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,600 | 130 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 300 | |
| 9 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,600 | 40 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $28,610 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $324,090 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $201,820 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $200,530 | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $170,770 | 30 |
| Physician Assistants | $150,300 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,140 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $134,670 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,810 | 120 |
| Pharmacists | $127,710 | 180 |
| Financial Managers | $127,550 | 230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,640 | 230 |
| Marketing Managers | $121,580 | 80 |
| Construction Managers | $108,900 | 170 |
| Software Developers | $105,960 | 120 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $103,620 | 180 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,240 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $102,700 | 50 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,630 | 50 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,460 | 120 |
| Managers, All Other | $101,980 | 210 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,150 | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $99,520 | 70 |
| Facilities Managers | $99,470 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,620 | 230 |
| Sales Managers | $98,020 | 210 |
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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