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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Facilities Managers | Management | $100K | $48.26/hr |
| 82 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 83 | Database Administrators | Technology | $100K | $48.21/hr |
| 84 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $100K | $48.14/hr |
| 85 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 86 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.04/hr |
| 87 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.03/hr |
| 88 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.81/hr |
| 89 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $99K | $47.79/hr |
| 90 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.75/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Missouri
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Metro areas in Missouri
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