State Median Salary
$82,917
Total DOL Filings
61,643
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
88.5
National average = 100
Missouri vs National Average
Missouri
$82,917
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Missouri median DOL salary is +67.5% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Missouri
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 12,791 | $83,925 | Washington University |
| Kansas City, MO | 7,837 | $80,046 | Infosys Limited |
| Saint Louis, MO | 4,848 | $74,780 | Infosys Limited |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 4,286 | $84,150 | Charter Communications Inc |
| ST LOUIS, MO | 3,759 | $76,558 | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. |
| O'Fallon, MO | 3,751 | $88,807 | Mastercard International Incorporated |
| Chesterfield, MO | 3,203 | $85,732 | PROSPECT INFOSYS INC |
| North Kansas City, MO | 2,211 | $72,496 | Cerner Corporation |
| Columbia, MO | 1,688 | $88,107 | The Curators of the University of Missouri |
| Jefferson City, MO | 1,662 | $69,711 | Wipro Limited |
Top Employers in Missouri
Highest-Paying Occupations in Missouri
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $140,350 | -11.7% | 30 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,000 | -6.6% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | +58.7% | 521 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $124,495 | -19% | 34 |
| Pharmacists | $118,872 | -13.8% | 43 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,300 | -17.5% | 245 |
| Animal Scientists | $113,000 | -5.1% | 13 |
| Dentists, General | $112,965 | N/A | 33 |
| Software Developers | $108,368 | -5.4% | 20 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,578 | +24.3% | 108 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,300 | +13.5% | 27 |
| Marketing Managers | $105,000 | -6.5% | 55 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $102,500 | +32.5% | 6 |
| Mathematicians | $101,765 | N/A | 8 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $101,150 | -29.6% | 23 |
| Financial Managers | $100,000 | -25.1% | 42 |
| Veterinarians | $99,684 | -16.7% | 16 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $95,000 | -10.5% | 31 |
| Agricultural Engineers | $90,268 | N/A | 16 |
| Sales Engineers | $87,904 | +19.3% | 43 |
BLS Wage Survey - Missouri
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,740 | 8,990 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,200 | 1,650 |
| Pharmacists | $137,910 | 7,070 |
| Nurse Midwives | $134,970 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $133,560 | 12,710 |
| Purchasing Managers | $132,370 | 1,000 |
| Human Resources Managers | $131,210 | N/A |
| Podiatrists | $128,680 | 140 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $127,230 | 250 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $127,070 | 190 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Missouri?
Missouri has a cost of living index of
88.5 (national average = 100), meaning it is
11.5% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Missouri has the purchasing power equivalent of
$112,994 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $140,350 | $158,588 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,000 | $146,893 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $146,893 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $124,495 | $140,672 |
| Pharmacists | $118,872 | $134,319 |
Salary Trend in Missouri
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Missouri
Chief Executives in Missouri
Physician Assistants in Missouri
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Missouri
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Missouri
Pharmacists in Missouri
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Missouri
Animal Scientists in Missouri
Dentists, General in Missouri
Compare Missouri to Another State
See how Missouri stacks up against other states.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.