Chief Executives Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Chief Executives in Missouri earn a median salary of $141,823 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.3% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 4,690 chief executives are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $106,900 to $195,850 depending on location.
$141,823
Avg median salary in Missouri
$195,850
Highest paying metro
$106,900
Lowest paying metro
4,690
Employed in Missouri
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $195,850 | $121,960 | — | 1,410 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $172,600 | $113,520 | — | 1,840 |
| Columbia, MO | $156,060 | $102,670 | — | 120 |
| Springfield, MO | $152,960 | $99,920 | $220,740 | 260 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $145,090 | $87,390 | $204,350 | 100 |
| Southwest Missouri | $144,510 | $103,080 | $194,990 | 110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $143,480 | $90,320 | $195,640 | 50 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $132,350 | $90,540 | $203,060 | 150 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $126,960 | $82,460 | $229,570 | 70 |
| Central Missouri | $117,920 | $90,370 | $170,750 | 200 |
| Southeast Missouri | $107,190 | $54,220 | $165,870 | 230 |
| North Missouri | $106,900 | $86,420 | $144,930 | 150 |