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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.16/hr |
| 22 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.96/hr |
| 23 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $135K | $64.85/hr |
| 24 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.33/hr |
| 25 | Lawyers | Legal | $133K | $64.16/hr |
| 26 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $132K | $63.51/hr |
| 27 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $131K | $62.83/hr |
| 28 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $131K | $62.83/hr |
| 29 | Marketing Managers | Management | $131K | $62.76/hr |
| 30 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Missouri
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Metro areas in Missouri
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