DOL Median (Missouri)
$49,375
vs National
-29.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,791
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,375
-29.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Missouri earns $49,375 in nominal terms, which is 29.5% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,791 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke's Health System | $125,984 | 3 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $104,550 | 5 |
| IMPAC Medical Systems Inc. | $90,539 | 2 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $49,201 | 36 |
| Montana State University | $48,000 | 5 |
| Saint Louis University | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Missouri?
The median Physicists salary in Missouri is $49,375 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Missouri earns 29.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $55,791 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.