May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southeast Missouri
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area
344 occupations
Across 344 occupations with published wages in Southeast Missouri, physicians, all other record the highest median at $260,890 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southeast Missouri
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $260,890 | 140 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $222,100 | 110 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $191,930 | 100 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $141,320 | 410 | |
| 5 | Financial Managers | $132,300 | 320 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $129,250 | 40 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,590 | 600 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $121,520 | 160 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $119,570 | 120 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $118,760 | 80 | |
| 11 | Software Developers | $118,570 | 120 | |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | $109,990 | 40 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,780 | 150 | |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | $105,770 | 230 | |
| 15 | Social Workers, All Other | $104,370 | 40 | |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $102,850 | 90 | |
| 17 | Optometrists | $102,150 | 30 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $101,760 | 230 | |
| 19 | Engineers, All Other | $100,760 | 50 | |
| 20 | Personal Financial Advisors | $100,600 | — | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $98,480 | 140 | |
| 22 | Commercial Pilots | $98,140 | 60 | |
| 23 | Occupational Therapists | $97,390 | 160 | |
| 24 | Computer Systems Analysts | $96,180 | 100 | |
| 25 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $94,860 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,040 | $30,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,740 | $64,670 |
| Cashiers | 5,060 | $28,960 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,960 | $35,140 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,820 | $28,600 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,800 | $31,980 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,650 | $77,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,510 | $38,210 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,490 | $48,480 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,200 | $47,160 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,600 | 160 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 3,820 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 230 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,600 | 80 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,600 | 110 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 810 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,650 | 1,620 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $28,680 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,720 | 1,490 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,930 | 180 |
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.