May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
204 occupations
Across 204 occupations with published wages in Cape Girardeau, physicians, all other record the highest median at $239,200 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Cape Girardeau
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 2 | Pharmacists | $141,250 | 100 | |
| 3 | Physician Assistants | $141,080 | 40 | |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $139,690 | 120 | |
| 5 | Industrial Production Managers | $133,110 | 70 | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,000 | 200 | |
| 7 | Human Resources Managers | $128,240 | 30 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,230 | 80 | |
| 9 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,010 | 280 | |
| 10 | Construction Managers | $102,980 | 70 | |
| 11 | Physical Therapists | $100,420 | 100 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $100,360 | 30 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $100,220 | 90 | |
| 14 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $99,650 | 50 | |
| 15 | Occupational Therapists | $98,990 | 70 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $98,810 | 100 | |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | $98,650 | 60 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $98,220 | 90 | |
| 19 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $97,900 | 80 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $96,860 | 100 | |
| 21 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $96,320 | 50 | |
| 22 | Mechanical Engineers | $94,940 | 40 | |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | $94,750 | 50 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $94,600 | 120 | |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $94,140 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,540 | $33,940 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,470 | $82,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,460 | $30,250 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,450 | $74,790 |
| Cashiers | 1,270 | $29,350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,070 | $28,820 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,030 | $47,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 930 | $35,040 |
| Office Clerks, General | 850 | $38,830 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 820 | $28,710 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $28,600 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | 110 |
| Residential Advisors | $28,600 | 40 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,710 | 820 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,800 | 100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,820 | 1,070 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,860 | 240 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,070 | 600 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,210 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.