Salaries in Central Missouri

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area • 404 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $396,720250
      Physicians, All Other $248,93070
      Nurse Anesthetists $227,25050
      Pediatricians, General $197,33050
      Dentists, General $194,900120
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $156,21040
      Financial Examiners $142,76060
      Natural Sciences Managers $140,25040
      Pharmacists $135,730340
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $125,56040
      Physician Assistants $121,68070
      Chief Executives $117,920200
      Nurse Practitioners $116,250310
      Personal Financial Advisors $104,79080
      Veterinarians $104,430130
      Construction Managers $104,160110
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $104,030140
      Computer Network Architects $102,83040
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $102,660130
      Financial Managers $102,560320
      Human Resources Managers $101,85070
      Social Workers, All Other $100,42050
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $98,160230
      Engineers, All Other $97,76060
      Civil Engineers $97,74080
      Industrial Production Managers $97,360240
      Software Developers $95,900200
      Medical and Health Services Managers $95,640520
      Lawyers $93,350320
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $92,780250
      Facilities Managers $92,31090
      Managers, All Other $92,130180
      Information Security Analysts $91,06040
      Marketing Managers $90,32090
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $89,42040
      Sales Managers $87,550310
      Electrical Engineers $86,94060
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,330120
      Management Analysts $84,640290
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $83,51050
      Industrial Engineers $83,370220
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $83,31050
      Computer Systems Analysts $83,100110
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $82,39030
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $82,150500
      Dental Hygienists $81,900170
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $81,77070
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,11060
      Occupational Therapists $79,88070
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $79,83040
      Budget Analysts $79,79060
      Physical Therapists $79,510150
      Mechanical Engineers $79,240120
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $78,420180
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $78,33090
      Education Administrators, All Other $78,21090
      Registered Nurses $78,2102,750
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $78,03040
      Biological Scientists, All Other $77,94030
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $77,940400
      Data Scientists $77,19050
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $77,04060
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,800790
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,76040
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $76,250
      Computer Occupations, All Other $75,830360
      Logisticians $75,110110
      Project Management Specialists $74,070370
      Speech-Language Pathologists $73,150100
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $72,55070
      Conservation Scientists $72,55030
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $72,20080
      Administrative Services Managers $72,030200
      Financial Specialists, All Other $71,67070
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $69,780110
      Financial and Investment Analysts $69,24050
      Chemists $69,17040
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $68,42040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,410590
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $68,22050
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,850100
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $67,070110
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $66,90050
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,89050
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $65,93050
      Respiratory Therapists $65,880140
      Cost Estimators $64,790270
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $64,58070
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $64,15040
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,960210
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $63,73040
      Database Administrators $63,10030
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $62,83030
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,740190
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $62,65050
      General and Operations Managers $62,3904,980
      Instructional Coordinators $62,320190
      Accountants and Auditors $62,260710
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,250110
      Social and Community Service Managers $61,580180
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $61,44040
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,220460
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,130100
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $61,060100
      Loan Officers $61,000390
      Food Service Managers $60,810110
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,7801,030
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,050100
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,010100
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,880550
      Credit Analysts $59,66040
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $59,56050
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,100130
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $58,96050
      Human Resources Specialists $58,810620
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $58,72050
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,35030
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $58,340100
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $58,02090
      Postal Service Clerks $57,870180
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $57,70040
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $57,390
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $57,22080
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,030240
      Construction and Building Inspectors $56,94090
      Crane and Tower Operators $56,57040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,470
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $56,46040
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $56,15030
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $56,11030
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,950920
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $55,560120
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $55,55090
      Electricians $55,420370
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,2501,170
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $54,930120
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $54,150380
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,060500
      Computer Network Support Specialists $53,91080
      Surgical Technologists $53,69080
      Public Relations Specialists $53,190220
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $52,860100
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,270450
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $52,140100
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,990370
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $51,91070
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $51,83070
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,600
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $51,460200
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,400910
      Real Estate Brokers $51,320
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $51,320440
      Compliance Officers $51,270150
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $51,240150
      Chefs and Head Cooks $51,22080
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $51,16040
      Sheet Metal Workers $51,150140
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,960350
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $50,92060
      Tool and Die Makers $50,780100
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $50,70070
      Fundraisers $50,66050
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,650300
      Procurement Clerks $50,650110
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,120400
      Computer User Support Specialists $49,990300
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,940660
      Agricultural Inspectors $49,94040
      Paramedics $49,620270
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,540230
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $49,420370
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,040610
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,9802,570
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,860170
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $48,86080
      Medical Equipment Repairers $48,85050
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,740430
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,640130
      Machinists $48,600440
      Training and Development Specialists $48,570330
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,400120
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $48,330210
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $48,100320
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $48,07050
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,07050
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $48,04030
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,950100
      Athletic Trainers $47,89060
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,84080
      Carpenters $47,690590
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,630100
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,490100
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,48070
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $47,400810
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $47,36040
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,310840
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $47,300100
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,2601,850
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,17050
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,17040
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,150
      Coaches and Scouts $47,140180
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,100250
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,08030
      Roofers $47,01050
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $46,960100
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $46,960170
      Skincare Specialists $46,64030
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $46,570220
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,48070
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $46,460820
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $46,46050
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,4102,660
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,240250
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,190590
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,070490
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,06080
      Health Education Specialists $46,03030
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,990180
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,85080
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $45,760120
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $45,680280
      Medical Records Specialists $45,630180
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $45,520260
      Construction Laborers $45,5101,020
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,500100
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390120
      Advertising Sales Agents $45,37050
      Editors $45,34050
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,300100
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $45,220140
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $45,10080
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,010210
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,000640
      Healthcare Social Workers $44,850220
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $44,83070
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,820230
      Graphic Designers $44,810170
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,8001,310
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $44,770400
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $44,720150
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,6102,030
      Home Appliance Repairers $44,55040
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $44,47090
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $44,450130
      Audio and Video Technicians $44,35040
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,340320
      Bill and Account Collectors $43,800110
      Bus Drivers, School $43,510990
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,49040
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $43,45040
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,41080
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $42,740130
      Meter Readers, Utilities $42,58040
      Riggers $42,02050
      Surveyors $42,00050
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $41,72050
      Logging Equipment Operators $41,63040
      Psychiatric Technicians $41,600250
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,5104,220
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,50040
      Light Truck Drivers $41,3101,000
      Community Health Workers $41,17070
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,0401,410
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $40,77050
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,7101,020
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $40,65060
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,370890
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $40,060100
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $40,060170
      Firefighters $39,810380
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,740200
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,690300
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $39,67090
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $39,59040
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,540240
      Billing and Posting Clerks $39,520400
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $39,50050
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $39,190100
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $39,150440
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,080420
      Dental Assistants $39,030360
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $38,990140
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,86040
      Pest Control Workers $38,73060
      Printing Press Operators $38,680280
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,64090
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $38,470110
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,420200
      Order Clerks $38,35040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,200230
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $38,110240
      Marriage and Family Therapists $38,08040
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,810830
      Data Entry Keyers $37,76080
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $37,690270
      Security Guards $37,660500
      Office Clerks, General $37,5603,170
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $37,49050
      Real Estate Sales Agents $37,450
      Funeral Attendants $37,44060
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,4102,030
      Rehabilitation Counselors $37,30050
      Medical Assistants $37,230660
      Private Detectives and Investigators $37,17040
      Production Workers, All Other $37,160250
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,140480
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,130470
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,040680
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,890410
      Parts Salespersons $36,790340
      Medical Equipment Preparers $36,68060
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,66040
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,6104,970
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,61090
      Glaziers $36,460
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,360300
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,29080
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,210120
      Customer Service Representatives $36,1001,520
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $36,100220
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,0503,190
      Residential Advisors $35,97070
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,860490
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,80060
      File Clerks $35,64030
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,5701,510
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,520250
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,5001,040
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $35,45060
      Tax Preparers $35,44060
      Insurance Sales Agents $35,440410
      Nursing Assistants $35,4201,920
      Fence Erectors $35,28050
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,20050
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,030390
      Phlebotomists $34,97080
      Opticians, Dispensing $34,85090
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,690180
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,550290
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,330230
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,230270
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,1703,640
      Driver/Sales Workers $34,130550
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $34,090
      Library Technicians $34,010
      Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $33,990190
      Sewing Machine Operators $33,870260
      Tellers $33,720880
      New Accounts Clerks $33,31060
      Animal Control Workers $33,29040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,240230
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $33,23050
      Couriers and Messengers $33,220
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,150930
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $31,820190
      Photographers $31,55030
      Barbers $31,450
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,2602,320
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $31,22040
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,99080
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $30,830200
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,780100
      Floral Designers $30,70080
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $30,580
      Retail Salespersons $30,3804,040
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $30,38040
      Recreation Workers $30,280290
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,160490
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $30,12050
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $30,090130
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,000450
      Bakers $29,860150
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $29,550180
      School Bus Monitors $29,450130
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,29040
      Dishwashers $29,270510
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,260240
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,2501,240
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,2401,640
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $29,02070
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,9801,270
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,9402,010
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,880250
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,860610
      Parking Attendants $28,80040
      Tutors $28,60040
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $28,59050
      Childcare Workers $28,180640
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,060340
      Cashiers $27,7105,050
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,6303,820
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $27,33030
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,2301,960
      Animal Caretakers $27,170240
      Food Preparation Workers $27,110930
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,940160
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,900360
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,510580
      Bartenders $26,230830
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,100110
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,760490
      Waiters and Waitresses $25,5802,720
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $25,58030