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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $115K | $55.15/hr |
| 52 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $115K | $55.12/hr |
| 53 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $114K | $54.92/hr |
| 54 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $112K | $53.97/hr |
| 55 | Construction Managers | Management | $112K | $53.96/hr |
| 56 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $111K | $53.42/hr |
| 57 | Database Architects | Technology | $111K | $53.16/hr |
| 58 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $109K | $52.53/hr |
| 59 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $106K | $51.2/hr |
| 60 | Food Scientists and Technologists | Science | $106K | $50.93/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Missouri
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Metro areas in Missouri
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