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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $224K | $107.65/hr |
| 12 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $217K | $104.12/hr |
| 13 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $205K | $98.54/hr |
| 14 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | Arts & Media | $173K | N/A |
| 15 | Chief Executives | Management | $172K | $82.85/hr |
| 16 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $171K | $82.3/hr |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $159K | $76.66/hr |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $158K | $75.87/hr |
| 19 | Financial Managers | Management | $143K | $68.97/hr |
| 20 | Physicists | Science | $140K | $67.53/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Missouri
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Metro areas in Missouri
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