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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $105K | $50.7/hr |
| 62 | Nuclear Technicians | Science | $105K | $50.28/hr |
| 63 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $105K | $50.27/hr |
| 64 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $104K | $50.18/hr |
| 65 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $49.99/hr |
| 66 | Web Developers | Technology | $104K | $49.88/hr |
| 67 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $103K | $49.73/hr |
| 68 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $103K | $49.58/hr |
| 69 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $103K | N/A |
| 70 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $103K | $49.51/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Missouri
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Metro areas in Missouri
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