Salaries in Southeast Missouri

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area • 372 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Southeast Missouri

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $260,890 140
Family Medicine Physicians $214,350 110
Dentists, General $174,700 90
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $156,210 40
Pharmacists $135,350 360
Physician Assistants $126,500 60

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $260,890 140
      Family Medicine Physicians $214,350 110
      Dentists, General $174,700 90
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $156,210 40
      Pharmacists $135,350 360
      Physician Assistants $126,500 60
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $121,660 40
      Financial Managers $119,330 350
      Human Resources Managers $119,190 90
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $115,900 120
      Veterinarians $113,030 110
      Nurse Practitioners $108,190 460
      Chief Executives $107,190 230
      Software Developers $104,680 150
      Industrial Production Managers $102,880 280
      Commercial Pilots $101,140 60
      Construction Managers $97,690 120
      Personal Financial Advisors $97,640 80
      Engineers, All Other $96,760 40
      Optometrists $95,930 40
      Electrical Engineers $95,630 60
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $94,490 350
      Medical and Health Services Managers $89,430 560
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $88,780 50
      Computer Systems Analysts $88,370 110
      Lawyers $87,400 230
      Physical Therapists $86,850 250
      Industrial Engineers $85,510 250
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $85,030 50
      Sales Managers $83,800 380
      Marketing Managers $83,220 100
      Managers, All Other $82,850 220
      Dental Hygienists $81,630 180
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,610 670
      Occupational Therapists $81,010 160
      Speech-Language Pathologists $80,730 140
      Insurance Underwriters $80,060 30
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $79,180 30
      Mechanical Engineers $78,640 90
      Data Scientists $77,830 50
      Management Analysts $77,300 130
      Facilities Managers $77,250 80
      Project Management Specialists $77,200 370
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,810 30
      Loan Officers $76,650 460
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $76,520 30
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,040 80
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $75,890 80
      Administrative Services Managers $75,660 180
      Biological Scientists, All Other $75,560 40
      Registered Nurses $75,510 3,680
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $74,770 110
      Computer Occupations, All Other $74,080 250
      Financial Examiners $73,870 60
      Civil Engineers $73,840 80
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,710 110
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $72,910 90
      Conservation Scientists $70,250 40
      Respiratory Therapists $69,760 130
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $69,630 30
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $66,510 30
      Embalmers $66,490 30
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $65,820 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770 540
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $64,790 90
      Education Administrators, All Other $64,670 30
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $64,310 230
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,190 400
      Financial and Investment Analysts $63,490 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,300 200
      Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $62,500 40
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $62,210 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $62,160 650
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,830 230
      Crane and Tower Operators $61,770 30
      General and Operations Managers $61,760 5,330
      Public Relations Specialists $61,740 240
      Social and Community Service Managers $61,570 200
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $61,380 30
      Fundraisers $60,990 30
      Cost Estimators $60,910 280
      Logisticians $60,870 100
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,780 170
      Electricians $60,370 410
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $60,350 130
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,950 150
      Accountants and Auditors $59,680 760
      Mechanical Drafters $59,670 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590 1,270
      Chemical Plant and System Operators $59,400 —
      Postal Service Clerks $59,250 210
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,240 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $59,230 60
      Physical Therapist Assistants $59,210 180
      Credit Analysts $59,130 40
      Human Resources Specialists $59,030 620
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $58,660 130
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,610 80
      Tool and Die Makers $58,430 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,390 40
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,100 390
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,020 280
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $57,830 100
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820 280
      Instructional Coordinators $57,580 100
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,580 620
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,470 110
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $56,780 70
      Rock Splitters, Quarry $56,720 50
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,610 740
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $56,440 80
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $56,330 180
      Construction and Building Inspectors $56,190 70
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100 1,650
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,930 510
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $55,630 350
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,480 70
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $55,470 170
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,020 270
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $53,930 300
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $53,790 160
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $53,330 930
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $53,080 120
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $52,950 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,520 490
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $52,400 40
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400 50
      Food Service Managers $52,000 60
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $51,890 —
      Insurance Sales Agents $51,580 310
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $51,160 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $50,960 1,050
      Real Estate Brokers $50,820 40
      Surgical Technologists $50,540 70
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,530 430
      Computer Programmers $50,230 50
      Food Batchmakers $49,760 130
      Recreational Therapists $49,710 40
      Surveyors $49,640 80
      Paramedics $49,620 170
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $49,580 60
      Computer Network Support Specialists $49,510 60
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $49,280 30
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $49,260 60
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $49,170 40
      Training and Development Specialists $49,150 230
      Computer User Support Specialists $49,020 320
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,940 430
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $48,920 270
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,700 150
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,540 250
      Healthcare Social Workers $48,520 330
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,470 3,440
      Roofers $48,450 80
      Clergy $48,380 40
      Real Estate Sales Agents $48,290 40
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,180 50
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $47,930 260
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,880 220
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,880 200
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,660 260
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,590 250
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,470 480
      Machinists $47,440 200
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,380 2,240
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,250 200
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,180 120
      Construction Laborers $47,170 890
      Coaches and Scouts $47,140 50
      Carpenters $47,080 690
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $46,900 70
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $46,810 160
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,790 170
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690 810
      Financial Specialists, All Other $46,670 60
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,530 50
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,500 70
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $46,490 40
      Funeral Home Managers $46,440 70
      Rehabilitation Counselors $46,440 60
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $46,400 130
      Sheet Metal Workers $46,350 110
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $46,280 40
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,280 750
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,090 240
      Drafters, All Other $46,080 40
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,070 750
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $46,050 40
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $45,980 390
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970 90
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $45,950 —
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,930 80
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,840 410
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $45,770 4,120
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,610 120
      Community Health Workers $45,550 210
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $45,540 290
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,410 130
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $45,410 30
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390 390
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $45,390 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,390 110
      Social Workers, All Other $44,990 160
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,850 950
      Procurement Clerks $44,840 40
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,760 230
      Bus Drivers, School $44,710 840
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $44,630 270
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $44,510 160
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,260 2,120
      Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $44,050 30
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $43,900 120
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $43,790 80
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $43,700 130
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $43,500 50
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $43,450 70
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350 590
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,890 80
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,870 60
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,620 30
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,340 1,050
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,220 40
      Logging Equipment Operators $42,060 70
      Security Guards $41,850 620
      Home Appliance Repairers $41,630 30
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $41,480 150
      Compliance Officers $41,480 420
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,420 —
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310 1,330
      Advertising Sales Agents $40,920 40
      Medical Equipment Repairers $40,780 60
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,380 410
      Helpers--Production Workers $40,330 400
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,150 240
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,020 80
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,890 290
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $39,730 530
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,730 280
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,680 130
      Medical Records Specialists $39,580 140
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,540 290
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $39,460 70
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $39,160 100
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $39,110 300
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,110 80
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,060 500
      Pest Control Workers $38,960 50
      Dental Assistants $38,690 310
      Phlebotomists $38,430 120
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,420 1,340
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,220 200
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,180 160
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,130 250
      Graphic Designers $38,070 130
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $38,050 80
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,020 80
      Health Education Specialists $37,960 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,930 1,360
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $37,760 50
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760 2,810
      Psychiatric Technicians $37,750 150
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,740 800
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $37,690 430
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,610 620
      Billing and Posting Clerks $37,410 560
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,400 580
      Chefs and Head Cooks $37,370 70
      Data Entry Keyers $37,340 70
      Couriers and Messengers $37,290 60
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $37,250 140
      Editors $37,180 30
      Customer Service Representatives $37,120 1,470
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,070 150
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,070 490
      Parts Salespersons $36,790 430
      Office Clerks, General $36,750 3,600
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $36,720 420
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,660 30
      Light Truck Drivers $36,620 1,070
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,610 100
      Social and Human Service Assistants $36,540 460
      Production Workers, All Other $36,500 240
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,480 140
      Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $36,430 60
      Medical Assistants $36,420 710
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,150 880
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,080 60
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,050 2,150
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,980 730
      Residential Advisors $35,970 50
      Opticians, Dispensing $35,910 90
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $35,840 150
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $35,840 180
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,800 1,340
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,780 300
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,760 2,880
      Pharmacy Aides $35,710 30
      Nursing Assistants $35,640 2,900
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,590 130
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $35,480 160
      Medical Equipment Preparers $35,460 50
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,430 130
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,410 220
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,400 30
      Furniture Finishers $35,360 60
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260 470
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $35,050 220
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,030 120
      New Accounts Clerks $34,950 60
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $34,650 400
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $34,640 60
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630 3,820
      Firefighters $34,320 260
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $34,170 100
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,920 140
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,410 180
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $33,380 40
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,240 290
      Animal Control Workers $32,760 60
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $32,280 50
      File Clerks $31,870 —
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,560 970
      Tellers $31,470 860
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,420 700
      Medical Transcriptionists $31,420 30
      School Bus Monitors $31,270 60
      Cooks, Short Order $31,200 —
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $31,200 90
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $30,870 140
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,780 110
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,720 260
      Bakers $30,340 200
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $30,260 60
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,140 240
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,050 2,040
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $30,010 30
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $29,990 120
      Funeral Attendants $29,880 90
      Recreation Workers $29,850 350
      Retail Salespersons $29,830 3,800
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,380 12,550
      Tutors $29,360 40
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,260 110
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,180 400
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $29,120 40
      Printing Press Operators $28,770 270
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,720 1,030
      Animal Caretakers $28,560 170
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,530 1,120
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,480 2,100
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $28,380 70
      Food Preparation Workers $28,300 970
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,200 1,450
      Floral Designers $28,190 60
      Dishwashers $28,010 400
      Childcare Workers $27,940 710
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,750 190
      Physical Therapist Aides $27,720 50
      Sewing Machine Operators $27,650 590
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,520 3,230
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $27,510 410
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $27,320 50
      Cashiers $27,300 5,340
      Library Assistants, Clerical $27,260 70
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,220 1,620
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,070 190
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,800 150
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,760 240
      Bartenders $26,700 790
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,110 360
      Waiters and Waitresses $25,900 1,860
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $25,860 50