May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Missouri
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area
259 occupations
Across 259 occupations with published wages in Southwest Missouri, dentists, general record the highest median at $215,230 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Missouri
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, General | $215,230 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physician Assistants | $141,620 | 40 | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,870 | 90 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $133,560 | 130 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $129,620 | 70 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $115,550 | 130 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $110,860 | 190 | |
| 8 | Veterinarians | $110,590 | 60 | |
| 9 | Software Developers | $106,150 | 100 | |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | $102,580 | 90 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $99,220 | 90 | |
| 12 | Industrial Engineers | $96,300 | 120 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $96,010 | 30 | |
| 14 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $95,670 | 180 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $94,110 | 190 | |
| 16 | Construction Managers | $92,640 | 50 | |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | $90,160 | 70 | |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $88,160 | 260 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $85,230 | 160 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $84,200 | 100 | |
| 21 | Dental Hygienists | $84,080 | 50 | |
| 22 | Computer Systems Analysts | $83,730 | 40 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $82,510 | 40 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $81,890 | 180 | |
| 25 | Respiratory Therapists | $80,000 | 70 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 3,160 | $61,300 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,850 | $30,530 |
| Cashiers | 2,730 | $29,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,350 | $35,650 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,130 | $28,600 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,020 | $32,940 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,000 | $29,080 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,760 | $37,860 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,600 | $35,620 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,440 | $46,140 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 2,130 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $28,600 | 40 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,810 | 180 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,960 | 460 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,980 | 790 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,080 | 2,000 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,110 | — |
| Bartenders | $29,390 | 550 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,490 | 100 |
| Bakers | $29,640 | 120 |
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.