Average salary in Missouri
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Missouri is $62,160 a year and the median is $47,800, across 2,936,050 jobs (BLS May 2025). Missouri ranks #34 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $62,160 |
| Median salary | $47,800 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.98 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $29,780 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $104,320 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $50,179 |
Highest-paying jobs in Missouri
- Physician: $227,980
- Dentist: $204,960
- Chief Executive: $172,320
- Family Medicine Physician: $171,180
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $159,460
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $157,800
- Financial Manager: $143,460
- Pharmacist: $137,610
- Physician Assistant: $135,130
- Lawyer: $133,450
- Purchasing Manager: $132,100
- Human Resources Manager: $130,680
- Marketing Manager: $130,550
- Health Specialties Teacher: $130,490
- Nurse Practitioner: $129,930
- Natural Sciences Manager: $129,410
- Software Engineer: $126,120
- Manager: $125,760
- Electrical Engineer: $118,670
- Industrial Production Manager: $117,660
Most common jobs in Missouri
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | 109,020 | $79,300 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 94,810 | $33,080 |
| Registered Nurse | 76,310 | $81,780 |
| Cashier | 69,430 | $30,520 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 67,390 | $36,710 |
| Retail Salesperson | 67,140 | $33,460 |
| Office Clerk | 56,050 | $42,370 |
| Cook | 55,780 | $29,890 |
| Customer Service Representative | 50,530 | $44,190 |
| Truck Driver | 47,760 | $54,550 |
| Laborer and Freight | 43,050 | $39,080 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 41,640 | $29,400 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 41,070 | $35,900 |
| CNA | 34,050 | $37,680 |
| Elementary Teacher | 33,180 | $50,910 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Missouri?
$62,160 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $47,800 ($22.98/hour), per BLS May 2025. Missouri ranks #34 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
Physician ($227,980), Dentist ($204,960), Chief Executive ($172,320), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Missouri?
Earning more than the median of $47,800 puts you above half of Missouri workers; the top 10% earn over $104,320.