May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in St. Joseph
St. Joseph, MO-KS
232 occupations
Across 232 occupations with published wages in St. Joseph, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $400,000 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in St. Joseph
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,760 | $31,250 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,510 | $74,570 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,490 | $77,240 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,360 | $54,400 |
| Cashiers | 1,330 | $29,920 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,310 | $31,770 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,300 | $44,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,280 | $36,640 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,120 | $50,930 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,020 | $29,620 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | 130 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,600 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,730 | 40 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,960 | 440 |
| Bartenders | $29,000 | 210 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,130 | 260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,430 | 640 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,460 | 110 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,620 | 1,020 |
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.