MOAvg COL: 854 cities tracked
Missouri Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 4 cities in Missouri. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
4
Avg COL index
85
State income tax
5.3%
Total population
1.1M
Top paying jobs in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $250K | $357K | $491K | $625K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $268K | $348K | $428K | $518K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $259K | $339K | $419K | $500K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $250K | $339K | $446K | $580K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $251K | $328K | $420K | $534K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $229K | $301K | $390K | $503K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $223K | $294K | $384K | $495K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $220K | $289K | $375K | $483K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $214K | $280K | $366K | $474K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $206K | $267K | $341K | $435K | +6% |
Cities in Missouri
Accounting salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $190K | $248K | $320K | $406K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $149K | $194K | $248K | $316K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $117K | $152K | $194K | $244K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $68K | $92K | $125K | $158K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $59K | $79K | $106K | $140K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $52K | $70K | $95K | $126K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $50K | $68K | $90K | $122K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $41K | $54K | $70K | $88K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $87K | $117K | $156K | $203K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $55K | $76K | $102K | $138K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $58K | $76K | $100K | $132K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $52K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $49K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $49K | $64K | $87K | $120K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $46K | $62K | $85K | $114K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $105K | $138K | $178K | $231K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $69K | $93K | $123K | $158K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $64K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $64K | $85K | $111K | $142K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $58K | $78K | $105K | $138K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $52K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $49K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $155K | $203K | $262K | $338K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $122K | $158K | $203K | $262K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $77K | $108K | $158K | $226K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $65K | $88K | $122K | $162K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $59K | $86K | $131K | $190K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $52K | $70K | $92K | $119K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $47K | $68K | $97K | $140K | +2% |
Business salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $223K | $294K | $384K | $495K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $193K | $258K | $339K | $440K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $188K | $250K | $325K | $420K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $178K | $235K | $307K | $399K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $139K | $211K | $341K | $556K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $148K | $199K | $265K | $350K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $130K | $188K | $276K | $413K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $130K | $188K | $287K | $431K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $133K | $175K | $226K | $292K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $106K | $142K | $188K | $250K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $97K | $127K | $166K | $214K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $94K | $124K | $160K | $205K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $72K | $103K | $145K | $202K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $70K | $99K | $136K | $180K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $67K | $97K | $136K | $188K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $70K | $97K | $126K | $160K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $70K | $97K | $127K | $163K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $65K | $94K | $136K | $193K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $67K | $93K | $126K | $162K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $65K | $88K | $118K | $154K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $61K | $88K | $121K | $162K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $65K | $88K | $118K | $153K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $61K | $85K | $115K | $151K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $61K | $85K | $117K | $154K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $56K | $76K | $101K | $130K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $49K | $70K | $101K | $145K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $49K | $67K | $90K | $117K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $47K | $61K | $79K | $101K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $43K | $58K | $79K | $108K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $43K | $58K | $79K | $106K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $38K | $50K | $67K | $90K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $38K | $50K | $65K | $83K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $130K | $175K | $232K | $305K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $85K | $115K | $151K | $199K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $49K | $67K | $90K | $121K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $47K | $65K | $88K | $118K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $47K | $65K | $88K | $118K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $40K | $56K | $74K | $97K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $34K | $47K | $61K | $79K | +18% |
| Budtender | $25K | $32K | $41K | $52K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $144K | $188K | $244K | $315K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $105K | $138K | $178K | $229K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $69K | $93K | $122K | $160K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $69K | $93K | $122K | $158K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $55K | $75K | $98K | $126K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $55K | $73K | $93K | $120K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $51K | $69K | $91K | $115K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $49K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $46K | $60K | $78K | $102K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $46K | $60K | $78K | $102K | +5% |
| Plumber | $46K | $60K | $80K | $105K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $43K | $55K | $71K | $91K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $43K | $55K | $71K | $91K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $43K | $55K | $73K | $96K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $37K | $50K | $66K | $84K | +4% |
| Welder | $34K | $44K | $57K | $73K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $71K | $97K | $126K | $160K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $62K | $87K | $117K | $154K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $45K | $62K | $85K | $117K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $42K | $59K | $85K | $126K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $42K | $59K | $82K | $117K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $39K | $54K | $74K | $100K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $33K | $54K | $91K | $160K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $39K | $52K | $71K | $95K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $36K | $50K | $68K | $88K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $36K | $50K | $69K | $94K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $33K | $45K | $62K | $88K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $28K | $40K | $59K | $87K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $175K | $224K | $287K | $368K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $162K | $215K | $278K | $359K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $139K | $175K | $220K | $274K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $126K | $157K | $193K | $238K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $112K | $145K | $180K | $223K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $103K | $133K | $166K | $206K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $79K | $103K | $133K | $166K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $67K | $88K | $115K | $145K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $52K | $70K | $92K | $117K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $250K | $357K | $491K | $625K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $179K | $250K | $339K | $446K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $161K | $228K | $312K | $411K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $55K | $71K | $87K | $105K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $40K | $54K | $70K | $87K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $31K | $39K | $49K | $61K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $73K | $91K | $111K | $135K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $64K | $85K | $109K | $138K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $58K | $80K | $116K | $169K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $52K | $68K | $87K | $111K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $49K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $43K | $58K | $75K | $96K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $40K | $55K | $73K | $93K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $43K | $55K | $71K | $89K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $43K | $55K | $71K | $89K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $36K | $46K | $61K | $77K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $97K | $131K | $170K | $219K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $69K | $93K | $122K | $155K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $55K | $75K | $99K | $128K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $42K | $53K | $67K | $87K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $37K | $46K | $60K | $78K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $98K | $129K | $167K | $214K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $85K | $111K | $141K | $176K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $80K | $109K | $141K | $176K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $71K | $96K | $125K | $158K | +2.5% |
| Controls Engineer | $69K | $93K | $119K | $150K | +4% |
| Electrical Engineer | $69K | $93K | $121K | $151K | +3.1% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $64K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $64K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $64K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $64K | $85K | $110K | $141K | +3.5% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $62K | $85K | $109K | $138K | +3.2% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $64K | $85K | $110K | $138K | +2.8% |
| Environmental Engineer | $61K | $82K | $107K | $135K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $62K | $82K | $107K | $135K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $61K | $80K | $105K | $134K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $61K | $80K | $105K | $134K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $58K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $158K | $226K | $325K | $469K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $108K | $162K | $253K | $406K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $113K | $155K | $208K | $289K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $104K | $149K | $217K | $343K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $104K | $146K | $203K | $289K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $99K | $143K | $203K | $316K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $95K | $126K | $164K | $212K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $86K | $122K | $167K | $235K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $86K | $116K | $149K | $190K | +3% |
| Actuary | $86K | $113K | $146K | $185K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $65K | $88K | $117K | $155K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $52K | $86K | $134K | $208K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $61K | $86K | $117K | $162K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $61K | $83K | $110K | $143K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $56K | $74K | $94K | $117K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $50K | $70K | $95K | $126K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $52K | $70K | $92K | $119K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $43K | $65K | $97K | $146K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $47K | $63K | $83K | $108K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $34K | $43K | $54K | $69K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $157K | $211K | $278K | $368K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $115K | $151K | $196K | $256K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $74K | $101K | $135K | $178K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $70K | $94K | $126K | $163K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $65K | $88K | $118K | $157K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $52K | $74K | $101K | $136K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $40K | $58K | $83K | $121K | +18% |
Government salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $61K | $82K | $107K | $138K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $55K | $73K | $94K | $120K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $49K | $73K | $103K | $138K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $54K | $71K | $91K | $116K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $52K | $70K | $91K | $118K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $43K | $58K | $79K | $103K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $37K | $52K | $70K | $91K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $36K | $49K | $64K | $82K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $268K | $348K | $428K | $518K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $259K | $339K | $419K | $500K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $250K | $339K | $446K | $580K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $174K | $221K | $286K | $375K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $174K | $221K | $277K | $357K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $132K | $161K | $201K | $259K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $100K | $123K | $150K | $187K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $105K | $118K | $132K | $147K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $96K | $116K | $138K | $165K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $89K | $108K | $129K | $156K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $64K | $93K | $125K | $165K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $70K | $87K | $109K | $134K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $64K | $85K | $112K | $145K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $67K | $85K | $103K | $125K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $64K | $80K | $98K | $120K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $64K | $80K | $98K | $118K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $61K | $76K | $94K | $114K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $58K | $73K | $93K | $116K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $52K | $64K | $80K | $100K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $46K | $61K | $77K | $96K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $40K | $52K | $64K | $80K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $37K | $50K | $64K | $80K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $37K | $49K | $62K | $79K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $34K | $45K | $58K | $73K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $45K | $63K | $86K | $118K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $45K | $59K | $80K | $112K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $37K | $51K | $72K | $100K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $37K | $49K | $65K | $86K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $31K | $40K | $54K | $74K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $143K | $185K | $239K | $307K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $106K | $140K | $181K | $230K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $74K | $99K | $131K | $170K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $52K | $70K | $95K | $125K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $41K | $56K | $74K | $95K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $34K | $52K | $79K | $117K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $120K | $165K | $221K | $303K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $103K | $156K | $250K | $402K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $89K | $129K | $177K | $237K | +5% |
| Judge | $85K | $120K | $162K | $214K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $85K | $116K | $152K | $196K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $70K | $114K | $186K | $312K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $37K | $50K | $66K | $85K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $193K | $251K | $328K | $417K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $157K | $205K | $265K | $341K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $133K | $172K | $223K | $283K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $106K | $139K | $180K | $232K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $79K | $106K | $139K | $178K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $65K | $88K | $118K | $153K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $56K | $76K | $103K | $133K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $52K | $70K | $94K | $124K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $47K | $63K | $85K | $112K | +6% |
Media salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $128K | $169K | $221K | $291K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $85K | $115K | $152K | $198K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $36K | $56K | $91K | $152K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $39K | $54K | $76K | $106K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $36K | $54K | $76K | $108K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $33K | $50K | $85K | $160K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $33K | $48K | $71K | $111K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $30K | $42K | $59K | $85K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $79K | $105K | $138K | $179K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $79K | $105K | $141K | $187K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $46K | $61K | $79K | $103K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $43K | $55K | $73K | $96K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $37K | $52K | $70K | $91K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $37K | $50K | $66K | $87K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $34K | $45K | $58K | $76K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $54K | $74K | $103K | $144K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $45K | $61K | $83K | $113K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $42K | $54K | $70K | $89K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $33K | $44K | $56K | $72K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $33K | $44K | $57K | $73K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $47K | $81K | $138K | $234K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $53K | $75K | $102K | $138K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $44K | $61K | $84K | $113K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $41K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $32K | $53K | $90K | $153K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $62K | $88K | $121K | $167K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $54K | $74K | $100K | $132K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $45K | $62K | $85K | $113K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $36K | $54K | $80K | $120K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $36K | $50K | $68K | $91K | +2% |
Science salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $93K | $126K | $162K | $203K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $69K | $100K | $135K | $178K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $64K | $87K | $117K | $156K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $61K | $80K | $105K | $135K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $55K | $78K | $109K | $144K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $55K | $78K | $105K | $138K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $58K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $52K | $71K | $96K | $126K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $49K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $49K | $68K | $89K | $117K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $43K | $55K | $71K | $91K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $130K | $175K | $238K | $328K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $40K | $70K | $130K | $269K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $47K | $63K | $85K | $115K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $43K | $58K | $79K | $106K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $38K | $49K | $65K | $83K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $34K | $49K | $70K | $103K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $31K | $45K | $65K | $97K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $29K | $40K | $58K | $85K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $193K | $256K | $332K | $426K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $148K | $193K | $250K | $319K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $106K | $139K | $180K | $229K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $70K | $94K | $124K | $157K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $56K | $74K | $97K | $124K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $52K | $70K | $92K | $118K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $49K | $65K | $85K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $38K | $56K | $79K | $112K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $251K | $328K | $420K | $534K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $229K | $301K | $390K | $503K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $220K | $289K | $375K | $483K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $214K | $280K | $366K | $474K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $206K | $267K | $341K | $435K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $188K | $244K | $314K | $402K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $180K | $232K | $294K | $375K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $175K | $229K | $298K | $384K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $151K | $193K | $244K | $310K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $145K | $187K | $238K | $303K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $133K | $172K | $223K | $285K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $117K | $157K | $202K | $260K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $117K | $153K | $193K | $238K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $112K | $151K | $193K | $247K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $112K | $151K | $193K | $244K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $108K | $145K | $187K | $238K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $108K | $142K | $180K | $224K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $103K | $136K | $175K | $220K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $103K | $136K | $172K | $214K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $99K | $135K | $175K | $224K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $99K | $133K | $171K | $215K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $94K | $126K | $160K | $193K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $90K | $124K | $157K | $197K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $90K | $121K | $154K | $193K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $88K | $118K | $151K | $188K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $85K | $117K | $148K | $188K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $81K | $112K | $144K | $180K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $81K | $112K | $145K | $184K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $79K | $108K | $139K | $175K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $81K | $108K | $139K | $175K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $79K | $106K | $136K | $175K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $76K | $103K | $133K | $166K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $76K | $103K | $135K | $171K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $79K | $103K | $130K | $162K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $76K | $101K | $127K | $160K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $74K | $101K | $130K | $166K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $70K | $94K | $121K | $153K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $67K | $90K | $117K | $148K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $65K | $89K | $117K | $148K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $65K | $88K | $118K | $154K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $63K | $85K | $112K | $142K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $56K | $77K | $101K | $127K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $54K | $74K | $97K | $126K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $52K | $71K | $92K | $117K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $38K | $52K | $68K | $88K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $94K | $144K | $211K | $296K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $65K | $88K | $117K | $151K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $56K | $74K | $97K | $126K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $52K | $70K | $92K | $118K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $38K | $47K | $61K | $79K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Missouri
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $125K | $170K | $228K | $303K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $79K | $107K | $147K | $196K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $67K | $91K | $123K | $162K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $43K | $58K | $76K | $96K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $40K | $55K | $76K | $103K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $29K | $37K | $48K | $61K | +6.5% |
How far does your Missouri salary go?
Missouri has an average COL index of 85. Factor in the 5.3% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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Missouri has 4 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 1.1 million. Average COL index: 85 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~15% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Missouri regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.