May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Joplin
Joplin, MO-KS
283 occupations
Across 283 occupations with published wages in Joplin, physicians, all other record the highest median at $324,090 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Joplin
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $324,090 | 120 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $201,820 | 50 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $200,530 | 70 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $170,770 | 30 | |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | $150,300 | 70 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,140 | 60 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $134,670 | 60 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,810 | 120 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $127,710 | 180 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $127,550 | 230 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,640 | 230 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $121,580 | 80 | |
| 13 | Construction Managers | $108,900 | 170 | |
| 14 | Software Developers | $105,960 | 120 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $103,620 | 180 | |
| 16 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,240 | 40 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $102,700 | 50 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $102,630 | 50 | |
| 19 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,460 | 120 | |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $101,980 | 210 | |
| 21 | Physical Therapists | $100,150 | 130 | |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $99,520 | 70 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $99,470 | 40 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,620 | 230 | |
| 25 | Sales Managers | $98,020 | 210 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,470 | $47,430 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,670 | $74,930 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,620 | $35,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,420 | $30,740 |
| Cashiers | 2,400 | $29,050 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,050 | $34,800 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,030 | $28,600 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,720 | $39,400 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,460 | $38,170 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,280 | $47,040 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Transcriptionists | $28,600 | 40 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 2,030 |
| Bartenders | $28,600 | 310 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,600 | 1,220 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 220 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | 160 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,600 | 130 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 300 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,600 | 40 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,610 | 130 |
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.