Median DOL Salary
$136,253
Total DOL Filings
235
Companies Hiring
67
Cost of Living Index
88.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Joplin, MO$136,253
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Joplin, MO is 123.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Joplin
Highest-Paying Occupations in Joplin
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,426 | -11% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapists | $80,000 | -14.5% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,700 | -31.8% | 10 |
| Physical Therapists | $56,123 | -40.1% | 8 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $49,700 | -41.5% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Missouri
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Missouri.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,550 | 1,210 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $217,400 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $216,990 | 2,470 |
| Pediatricians, General | $215,040 | 170 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $213,430 | 660 |
| Physicists | $180,450 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $158,930 | 4,050 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,210 | 550 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,670 | 1,960 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $143,730 | 930 |
Salary Trend in Joplin, MO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Joplin, MO has a cost of living index of 88.5, which is 11.5% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $112,994 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,426 | $140,594 |
| Occupational Therapists | $80,000 | $90,395 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,700 | $70,847 |
| Physical Therapists | $56,123 | $63,416 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $49,700 | $56,158 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.