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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $130K | N/A |
| 32 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $130K | $62.61/hr |
| 33 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $130K | $62.48/hr |
| 34 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.47/hr |
| 35 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $130K | $62.34/hr |
| 36 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $130K | $62.31/hr |
| 37 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $129K | $62.21/hr |
| 38 | Actuaries | Technology | $129K | $62.13/hr |
| 39 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $128K | $61.45/hr |
| 40 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $127K | $60.94/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Missouri
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Metro areas in Missouri
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