May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Central Missouri
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area
371 occupations
Across 371 occupations with published wages in Central Missouri, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $396,720 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Central Missouri
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $396,720 | 250 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $248,930 | 70 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $240,810 | 50 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $218,430 | 110 | |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $197,330 | 50 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $139,120 | 290 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,980 | 30 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $129,430 | 90 | |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $125,830 | 120 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,230 | 370 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $117,480 | 140 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,390 | 170 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $112,260 | 50 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $110,590 | 310 | |
| 15 | Construction Managers | $109,190 | 100 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $105,250 | 250 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $104,520 | 90 | |
| 18 | Engineers, All Other | $103,880 | 90 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $103,200 | 110 | |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $102,830 | 40 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $102,060 | 230 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $102,020 | 230 | |
| 23 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,950 | 280 | |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | $100,990 | 200 | |
| 25 | Social Workers, All Other | $100,420 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 5,490 | $65,000 |
| Cashiers | 5,160 | $28,680 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,110 | $35,370 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,410 | $34,650 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,170 | $32,690 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 4,150 | $28,600 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,340 | $38,370 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,830 | $39,890 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,800 | $78,810 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2,610 | $49,170 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tutors | $28,600 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,600 | 170 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 4,150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,600 | 1,530 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,600 | 2,280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 400 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,600 | 160 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,600 | 220 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 600 |
| Bartenders | $28,660 | 920 |
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.