Top Paying Jobs in Missouri
Missouri has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 244,560 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologists ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($456,280). The cost of living index is 88.97 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,097/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Missouri
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.75/hr |
| 92 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.74/hr |
| 93 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.53/hr |
| 94 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $99K | $47.47/hr |
| 95 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $98K | $47.35/hr |
| 96 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.32/hr |
| 97 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.2/hr |
| 98 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.12/hr |
| 99 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $98K | N/A |
| 100 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.77/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Missouri
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Metro areas in Missouri
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