May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Missouri
Missouri
733 occupations
Across 733 occupations with published wages in Missouri, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $842,800 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Missouri
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $842,800 | — | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $648,070 | 150 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $456,280 | — | |
| 4 | Orthodontists | $332,630 | — | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $312,680 | 240 | |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $261,830 | — | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $242,630 | 1,550 | |
| 8 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 9 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 160 | |
| 10 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $230,130 | 30 | |
| 11 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $228,410 | — | |
| 12 | Physicians, All Other | $227,980 | 3,990 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $223,910 | 500 | |
| 14 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $216,570 | 160 | |
| 15 | Dentists, General | $204,960 | 2,440 | |
| 16 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $172,700 | 670 | |
| 17 | Chief Executives | $172,320 | 2,550 | |
| 18 | Family Medicine Physicians | $171,180 | 3,740 | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,460 | 11,130 | |
| 20 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,800 | 2,250 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $143,460 | 13,330 | |
| 22 | Physicists | $140,460 | 90 | |
| 23 | Pharmacists | $137,610 | 6,740 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $135,130 | 2,300 | |
| 25 | Psychologists, All Other | $134,890 | 250 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 109,020 | $79,300 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 94,810 | $33,080 |
| Registered Nurses | 76,310 | $81,780 |
| Cashiers | 69,430 | $30,520 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 67,390 | $36,710 |
| Retail Salespersons | 67,140 | $33,460 |
| Office Clerks, General | 56,050 | $42,370 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 55,780 | $29,890 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 50,530 | $44,190 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 47,760 | $54,550 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,600 | — |
| Gambling Dealers | $28,600 | 1,160 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,130 | 8,510 |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $29,140 | — |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,250 | 750 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,260 | 3,100 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,400 | 41,640 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $29,700 | 460 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,790 | 8,080 |
| Telemarketers | $29,840 | 2,710 |
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.