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