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Highest paying jobs in Missouri after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Missouri, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $842,800 a year, and a single filer keeps about $512,845 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Missouri tax. 2 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Missouri paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Missouri?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Missouri after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Orthopedic Surgeon	$842,800	$512,845
2	Cardiologist	$648,070	$403,721
3	Emergency Medicine Physician	$456,280	$292,578
4	Orthodontist	$332,630	$220,923
5	Psychiatrist	$312,680	$209,362
6	Pathologist	$261,830	$179,580
7	Nurse Anesthetist	$242,630	$167,877
8	Other Dental Specialist	$230,130	$160,258
9	Ophthalmologist	$228,410	$159,210
10	Other Physician	$227,980	$158,948
11	General Pediatrician	$223,910	$156,467
12	Internal Medicine Physician	$216,570	$151,889
13	General Dentist	$204,960	$143,884
14	Professional Athlete	$172,700	$122,127
15	Chief Executive	$172,320	$121,885
16	Family Medicine Physician	$171,180	$121,159
17	IT Manager	$159,460	$113,699
18	Engineering Manager	$157,800	$112,643
19	Financial Manager	$143,460	$103,515
20	Physicist	$140,460	$101,606
21	Pharmacist	$137,610	$99,792
22	Physician Assistant	$135,130	$98,213
23	Other Psychologist	$134,890	$98,061
24	Optometrist	$133,810	$97,373
25	Lawyer	$133,450	$97,144

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Missouri: Anesthesiologist, Other Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in Missouri: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Orthopedic Surgeon	$842,800	$512,845	–
Cardiologist	$648,070	$403,721	150
Emergency Medicine Physician	$456,280	$292,578	–
Orthodontist	$332,630	$220,923	–
Psychiatrist	$312,680	$209,362	240
Pathologist	$261,830	$179,580	–
Nurse Anesthetist	$242,630	$167,877	1,550
Other Dental Specialist	$230,130	$160,258	30
Ophthalmologist	$228,410	$159,210	–
Other Physician	$227,980	$158,948	3,990
General Pediatrician	$223,910	$156,467	500
Internal Medicine Physician	$216,570	$151,889	160
General Dentist	$204,960	$143,884	2,440
Professional Athlete	$172,700	$122,127	670
Chief Executive	$172,320	$121,885	2,550
Family Medicine Physician	$171,180	$121,159	3,740
IT Manager	$159,460	$113,699	11,130
Engineering Manager	$157,800	$112,643	2,250
Financial Manager	$143,460	$103,515	13,330
Physicist	$140,460	$101,606	90
Pharmacist	$137,610	$99,792	6,740
Physician Assistant	$135,130	$98,213	2,300
Other Psychologist	$134,890	$98,061	250
Optometrist	$133,810	$97,373	630
Lawyer	$133,450	$97,144	11,560
Purchasing Manager	$132,100	$96,285	960
Aerospace Engineer	$130,680	$95,381	650
Human Resources Manager	$130,680	$95,381	3,510
Marketing Manager	$130,550	$95,298	6,550
Anthropology Professor	$130,500	$95,266	160
Health Specialties Professor	$130,490	$95,260	5,700
Nurse Midwive	$130,220	$95,088	80
Podiatrist	$129,950	$94,916	160
Nurse Practitioner	$129,930	$94,904	7,710
Administrative Law Judge	$129,670	$94,738	160
Medical Dosimetrist	$129,610	$94,700	80
Natural Sciences Manager	$129,410	$94,573	1,230
Actuary	$129,220	$94,452	390
Computer Research Scientist	$127,820	$93,561	230
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$126,750	$92,880	450
Software Developer	$126,120	$92,479	20,020
Other Manager	$125,760	$92,249	11,420
Air Traffic Controller	$122,200	$90,026	260
Electrical Engineer	$118,670	$87,715	2,410
Industrial Production Manager	$117,660	$87,051	4,110
Electronics Engineer	$117,630	$87,031	740
Economist	$117,010	$86,624	280
Economics Professor	$116,530	$86,309	150
Hydrologist	$116,100	$86,026	50
Sales Manager	$115,370	$85,546	7,630
Public Relations Manager	$114,710	$85,113	760
Veterinarian	$114,660	$85,080	1,920
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$114,230	$84,797	160
Other Treating Practitioner	$112,260	$83,503	420
Construction Manager	$112,230	$83,483	3,680
Fundraising Manager	$111,120	$82,754	–
Database Architect	$110,570	$82,393	1,410
Training and Development Manager	$109,250	$81,526	400
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$106,490	$79,712	250
Food Scientist and Technologist	$105,930	$79,344	390
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$105,450	$79,029	100
Nuclear Technician	$104,580	$78,457	150
College Administrator	$104,560	$78,444	2,830
Health Services Manager	$104,370	$78,319	10,800
Computer Hardware Engineer	$103,980	$78,063	900
Web Developer	$103,750	$77,912	1,160
Information Security Analyst	$103,440	$77,708	3,260
Computer Network Architect	$103,130	$77,505	3,360
Commercial Pilot	$102,990	$77,413	670
Other Engineer	$102,980	$77,406	1,850
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$102,870	$77,334	3,650
Medical Scientist	$102,540	$77,117	3,650
Chemical Engineer	$102,320	$76,972	320
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$102,200	$76,894	130
Geographer	$102,040	$76,788	40
Power Plant Operator	$101,900	$76,696	–
Other Computer Occupation	$101,040	$76,131	14,340
Art Director	$100,940	$76,066	780
Financial Risk Specialist	$100,620	$75,855	1,070
K-12 Education Administrator	$100,400	$75,711	7,120
Facilities Manager	$100,380	$75,698	1,920
Business Professor	$100,310	$75,652	1,720
Database Administrator	$100,270	$75,626	1,140
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$100,130	$75,534	1,930
Physics Professor	$99,970	$75,490	230
Personal Financial Advisor	$99,930	$75,464	4,480
Radiation Therapist	$99,890	$75,438	420
Audiologist	$99,450	$75,148	220
Clinical Psychologist	$99,410	$75,122	840
Mechanical Engineer	$99,330	$75,069	4,870
Physical Therapist	$99,310	$75,056	4,900
Industrial Engineer	$99,290	$75,043	5,070
Materials Engineer	$98,860	$74,760	300
Other Social Worker	$98,740	$74,681	590
Architect	$98,490	$74,516	2,150
Financial and Investment Analyst	$98,420	$74,470	4,430
Environmental Engineer	$98,170	$74,306	510
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$98,010	$74,201	360
Airline Pilot	$97,680	$73,983	120
Occupational Therapist	$97,290	$73,727	3,400
Management Analyst	$97,270	$73,714	10,030
Data Scientist	$97,090	$73,595	4,730
Administrative Services Manager	$96,920	$73,483	4,220
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$96,850	$73,437	290
Power Line Installer	$96,360	$73,115	3,440
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$95,680	$72,667	300
Technical Sales Representative	$94,840	$72,114	5,060
Project Management Specialist	$94,660	$71,996	21,460
Political Science Professor	$94,500	$71,891	280
Police Supervisor	$94,440	$71,851	3,490
Labor Relations Specialist	$93,840	$71,456	1,190
Civil Engineer	$92,750	$70,739	5,760
Dental Hygienist	$92,750	$70,739	3,810
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$92,150	$70,344	800
Computer Systems Analyst	$92,060	$70,285	7,730
Sales Engineer	$90,960	$69,561	710
Computer Science Professor	$90,770	$69,436	510
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$90,580	$69,311	80
Computer Programmer	$90,420	$69,206	1,520
Health and Safety Engineer	$89,820	$68,811	250
Biomedical Engineer	$89,480	$68,587	160
Speech-Language Pathologist	$89,280	$68,456	3,230
Acupuncturist	$89,000	$68,271	–
Gas Plant Operator	$87,820	$67,495	220
Construction Supervisor	$87,520	$67,298	13,330
Other Communications Equipment Operator	$87,030	$66,975	50
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$86,300	$66,495	250
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$86,110	$66,370	450
Gambling Manager	$85,630	$66,054	70
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$85,530	$65,988	2,930
Genetic Counselor	$83,980	$64,968	40
Ship Captain and Mate	$83,670	$64,764	420
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$83,620	$64,731	370
Geography Professor	$83,530	$64,672	40
Geoscientist	$83,390	$64,580	260
Environmental Science Professor	$83,210	$64,461	100
MRI Technologist	$83,110	$64,396	1,040
Occupational Safety Specialist	$83,090	$64,382	2,660
Chemistry Professor	$83,000	$64,323	460
Chemist	$82,800	$64,192	1,640
Other Education Administrator	$82,030	$63,685	360
Budget Analyst	$81,980	$63,652	520
Registered Nurse	$81,780	$63,520	76,310
Musician and Singer	$81,578	$63,387	620
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$81,520	$63,349	–
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$81,330	$63,224	30
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$81,220	$63,152	170
Biological Science Professor	$80,970	$62,987	1,060
Refinery Operator	$80,960	$62,981	100
Network and Systems Administrator	$80,870	$62,922	5,810
Other Social Scientist	$80,850	$62,908	330
Technical Writer	$80,840	$62,902	500
Urban and Regional Planner	$80,720	$62,823	440
History Professor	$80,680	$62,796	360
Other Business Operations Specialist	$80,420	$62,625	15,770
Insurance Underwriter	$80,040	$62,375	2,130
Financial Examiner	$79,990	$62,342	2,290
Forestry Professor	$79,820	$62,231	70
Other Life Scientist	$79,780	$62,204	190
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$79,550	$62,053	290
Hydrologic Technician	$79,440	$61,981	40
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$79,440	$61,981	2,910
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$79,380	$61,941	420
General and Operations Manager	$79,300	$61,888	109,020
Psychology Professor	$79,240	$61,849	590
Locomotive Engineer	$78,820	$61,573	1,110
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$78,730	$61,513	210
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$78,660	$61,467	830
Microbiologist	$78,590	$61,421	140
Boilermaker	$78,550	$61,395	100
Financial Services Sales Agent	$78,500	$61,362	8,770
Respiratory Therapist	$78,390	$61,290	3,030
Logistician	$78,350	$61,263	3,440
CNC Programmer	$78,130	$61,118	430
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$78,100	$61,099	250
Sociology Professor	$77,800	$60,901	100
Control and Valve Installer	$77,650	$60,803	620
Farmer and Rancher	$77,650	$60,803	60
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$77,470	$60,684	11,220
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$77,410	$60,645	1,320
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$77,240	$60,533	110
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$76,950	$60,342	170
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$76,690	$60,171	420
Landscape Architect	$76,670	$60,158	110
Accountant and Auditor	$76,590	$60,105	28,000
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$76,450	$60,013	100
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$76,400	$59,980	120
Nursing Professor	$76,340	$59,941	1,040
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$76,320	$59,927	110
Other Social Sciences Professor	$76,130	$59,802	290
Foreign Language Professor	$76,110	$59,789	330
Soil and Plant Scientist	$76,080	$59,769	220
Cost Estimator	$76,020	$59,730	6,580
Firefighting Supervisor	$75,970	$59,697	1,950
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$75,960	$59,690	1,450
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$75,840	$59,612	6,200
Other Financial Specialist	$75,800	$59,585	2,710
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$75,800	$59,585	160
Emergency Management Director	$75,660	$59,493	310
Detective	$75,650	$59,486	1,600
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$75,440	$59,348	270
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$75,280	$59,243	320
Library Science Professor	$74,800	$58,927	60
Mathematical Science Professor	$74,640	$58,822	740
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$74,260	$58,572	1,670
Bridge and Lock Tender	$74,110	$58,473	40
Cardiovascular Technologist	$73,680	$58,190	850
Loan Officer	$73,660	$58,177	7,050
Production Supervisor	$73,210	$57,881	15,430
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$73,180	$57,861	200
Radiologic Technologist	$73,080	$57,795	5,170
English Professor	$73,070	$57,789	1,040
Network Support Specialist	$72,780	$57,598	3,910
Stationary Engineer	$72,620	$57,493	380
Court Reporter	$72,500	$57,414	270
Brickmason and Blockmason	$72,370	$57,328	1,940
Other Engineering Technician	$72,320	$57,295	590
Electrical Engineering Technician	$72,120	$57,164	1,390
Instructional Coordinator	$72,080	$57,137	3,110
Social and Community Service Manager	$71,970	$57,065	3,060
Communications Professor	$71,830	$56,973	480
Avionics Technician	$71,520	$56,769	90
Aircraft Mechanic	$71,470	$56,736	1,700
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$70,970	$56,407	1,210
Criminal Justice Professor	$70,500	$56,098	360
School Psychologist	$70,290	$55,959	520
Market Research Analyst	$70,140	$55,861	14,890
Fish and Game Warden	$70,030	$55,788	150
Paving Equipment Operator	$69,400	$55,374	1,560
Other Legal Support Worker	$69,350	$55,341	370
Chemical Technician	$68,550	$54,814	720
Rail Car Repairer	$68,290	$54,643	220
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$68,030	$54,472	970
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$67,950	$54,420	190
Transit and Railroad Police	$67,840	$54,347	90
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$67,390	$54,051	5,420
Compliance Officer	$67,270	$53,972	7,000
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$67,110	$53,867	730
Human Resources Specialist	$66,990	$53,788	17,650
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$66,930	$53,748	80
Epidemiologist	$66,890	$53,722	120
Plumber	$66,790	$53,656	8,310
Funeral Home Manager	$66,670	$53,577	560
Embalmer	$66,490	$53,458	160
Millwright	$66,480	$53,450	830
Social Work Professor	$66,470	$53,443	150
Producer and Director	$66,460	$53,435	1,630
Survey Researcher	$66,460	$53,435	130
Mechanical Drafter	$66,350	$53,352	870
Statistician	$66,330	$53,337	680
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$66,070	$53,140	1,470
Judicial Law Clerk	$66,060	$53,132	100
Social Science Research Assistant	$65,940	$53,041	750
Education Professor	$65,910	$53,018	1,140
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$65,650	$52,822	8,070
Food Service Manager	$65,520	$52,723	1,600
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$65,470	$52,685	80
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$65,450	$52,670	1,700
Electrician	$65,410	$52,640	12,780
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$65,360	$52,602	230
Credit Analyst	$65,350	$52,594	1,160
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$65,230	$52,504	80
Chiropractor	$65,090	$52,397	660
Transportation Inspector	$64,690	$52,095	380
Occupational Safety Technician	$64,490	$51,943	270
Chef and Head Cook	$64,480	$51,935	1,750
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$64,390	$51,867	410
Historian	$64,230	$51,746	50
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$64,040	$51,602	150
Carpet Installer	$63,960	$51,542	230
Fundraiser	$63,860	$51,466	1,670
Physical Therapist Assistant	$63,770	$51,398	2,490
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$63,720	$51,360	2,180
Mason Helper	$63,720	$51,360	240
Other Media Worker	$63,720	$51,360	80
Sheet Metal Worker	$63,560	$51,239	2,640
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$63,390	$51,110	3,370
Other Biological Scientist	$63,290	$51,034	1,120
Forester	$63,220	$50,981	120
Conservation Scientist	$63,130	$50,913	600
Other Artist and Related Worker	$63,130	$50,913	100
Office Supervisor	$63,050	$50,852	22,360
Commercial Diver	$63,030	$50,837	–
Taper	$63,020	$50,830	220
Construction Inspector	$62,970	$50,792	1,640
Tax Preparer	$62,780	$50,648	1,330
Forensic Science Technician	$62,750	$50,625	350
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$62,580	$50,497	550
Industrial Engineering Technician	$62,440	$50,391	1,220
Operations Research Analyst	$62,380	$50,345	1,190
Real Estate Broker	$62,280	$50,269	1,980
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$62,250	$50,247	940
Surveyor	$62,110	$50,141	830
Gambling Services Supervisor	$62,050	$50,095	370
Massage Therapist	$62,050	$50,095	1,500
Other Drafter	$61,990	$50,050	400
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$61,940	$50,012	2,270
Wholesale Sales Representative	$61,940	$50,012	21,960
Other Professor	$61,860	$49,951	1,080
Craft Artist	$61,780	$49,891	140
Sound Engineering Technician	$61,750	$49,868	190
Music Director and Composer	$61,670	$49,807	60
Property and Real Estate Manager	$61,640	$49,785	4,740
Editor	$61,620	$49,769	880
Licensed Practical Nurse	$61,530	$49,701	14,700
Calibration Technician	$61,510	$49,686	280
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$61,480	$49,663	590
Advertising Sales Agent	$61,440	$49,633	1,640
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$61,410	$49,610	7,130
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$61,390	$49,595	6,220
Civil Engineering Technician	$61,350	$49,565	1,300
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$61,140	$49,406	970
Public Relations Specialist	$61,130	$49,398	4,820
Surgical Technologist	$61,120	$49,391	2,100
Environmental Scientist	$61,050	$49,338	1,380
Other Therapist	$60,990	$49,292	340
Quarry Rock Splitter	$60,990	$49,292	280
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$60,950	$49,262	430
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$60,950	$49,262	590
Carpenter	$60,840	$49,179	14,410
Tool and Die Maker	$60,810	$49,156	1,280
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$60,660	$49,042	1,860
Tile and Stone Setter	$60,590	$48,989	470
Auto Body Repairer	$60,540	$48,952	4,350
Construction Equipment Operator	$60,540	$48,952	10,470
Marriage and Family Therapist	$60,440	$48,876	390
Services Sales Representative	$60,440	$48,876	14,100
Transportation Supervisor	$60,370	$48,823	10,500
Executive Assistant	$60,320	$48,785	8,500
Clinical Lab Technologist	$60,300	$48,770	7,670
Archivist	$60,020	$48,558	150
Postal Service Clerk	$59,970	$48,520	1,780
Curator	$59,960	$48,512	260
HVAC Technician	$59,950	$48,505	7,220
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$48,452	7,260
Healthcare Social Worker	$59,870	$48,444	4,430
IT Support Specialist	$59,770	$48,368	13,510
Vocational Instructor	$59,640	$48,270	1,630
Interior Designer	$59,610	$48,247	1,010
Food Science Technician	$59,570	$48,217	150
Paperhanger	$59,560	$48,209	–
Police Officer	$59,460	$48,134	13,570
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$59,410	$48,096	320
Health Information Technologist	$59,380	$48,073	930
Diesel Mechanic	$59,360	$48,058	6,780
Middle School Teacher	$59,310	$48,020	11,330
High School Vocational Teacher	$59,300	$48,012	2,000
High School Teacher	$59,240	$47,967	24,380
Paramedic	$59,180	$47,922	3,300
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$59,120	$47,876	370
Telecom Line Installer	$59,080	$47,846	2,710
Insurance Sales Agent	$58,990	$47,778	10,030
Clergy	$58,740	$47,588	920
Machinist	$58,710	$47,566	8,380
Librarian	$58,700	$47,558	2,970
Training and Development Specialist	$58,670	$47,535	–
Athletic Trainer	$58,660	$47,528	510
Recreational Therapist	$58,620	$47,497	140
Statistical Assistant	$58,610	$47,490	90
Aircraft Assembler	$58,600	$47,482	460
Crane and Tower Operator	$58,450	$47,369	630
Electrician Helper	$58,340	$47,285	380
Security Supervisor	$58,200	$47,179	1,090
Writer and Author	$58,140	$47,134	600
School and Career Counselor	$58,040	$47,058	8,890
Film and Video Editor	$57,950	$46,990	380
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$57,750	$46,839	180
Telecom Equipment Installer	$57,610	$46,733	2,260
Construction Painter	$57,510	$46,657	3,980
Postal Mail Sorter	$57,430	$46,596	2,730
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$57,380	$46,558	1,560
Medical Equipment Repairer	$57,340	$46,528	1,540
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$57,260	$46,467	2,860
Health Education Specialist	$57,050	$46,308	–
Interpreter and Translator	$57,010	$46,278	440
Mental Health Counselor	$56,910	$46,202	8,130
Event Planner	$56,900	$46,195	2,500
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$56,760	$46,089	310
Graphic Designer	$56,750	$46,081	4,500
Construction Laborer	$56,730	$46,066	17,050
Traffic Technician	$56,720	$46,058	220
Kindergarten Teacher	$56,590	$45,960	2,300
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker	$56,490	$45,884	50
Welding Machine Operator	$56,210	$45,672	560
Jeweler	$56,140	$45,619	490
Insulation Worker	$56,040	$45,543	830
High School Special Education Teacher	$55,920	$45,453	2,760
Other Teacher	$55,870	$45,415	1,950
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$55,560	$45,180	–
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$55,480	$45,119	200
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$55,470	$45,112	450
Mobile Home Installer	$55,390	$45,051	40
Forging Machine Operator	$55,210	$44,915	60
Small Engine Mechanic	$55,120	$44,847	690
Floor Layer	$54,710	$44,536	590
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$54,620	$44,468	1,790
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$54,550	$44,415	47,760
Quality Control Inspector	$54,420	$44,317	12,480
Rigger	$54,190	$44,142	190
Production and Planning Clerk	$54,170	$44,127	6,310
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$54,080	$44,059	3,460
Agricultural Technician	$54,060	$44,044	420
Freezing Equipment Operator	$53,940	$43,953	200
Structural Metal Fabricator	$53,610	$43,703	550
Other Media Equipment Worker	$53,480	$43,605	70
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$53,160	$43,362	7,220
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$53,030	$43,264	70
Religious Education Director	$52,980	$43,226	60
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$52,920	$43,181	110
Credit Authorizer	$52,820	$43,105	180
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$52,630	$42,961	240
Exercise Physiologist	$52,570	$42,916	160
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$52,540	$42,893	150
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$52,450	$42,825	130
Other Financial Clerk	$52,400	$42,787	540
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$52,040	$42,514	100
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$52,000	$42,484	2,390
Welder	$51,950	$42,446	10,600
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$51,940	$42,438	220
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$51,770	$42,310	620
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$51,700	$42,257	720
Hearing Aid Specialist	$51,680	$42,241	210
Other Construction Helper	$51,630	$42,204	–
Set and Exhibit Designer	$51,610	$42,188	290
Other Plant and System Operator	$51,560	$42,151	380
Septic Tank Servicer	$51,560	$42,151	1,160
Earth Driller	$51,530	$42,128	370
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$51,490	$42,098	420
Glazier	$51,430	$42,052	630
Dispatcher	$51,410	$42,037	4,340
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$51,330	$41,976	960
Transportation Security Screener	$51,210	$41,886	930
CNC Machine Operator	$51,000	$41,726	1,500
Cutting Machine Operator	$50,930	$41,673	1,120
Elementary School Teacher	$50,910	$41,658	33,180
Cargo and Freight Agent	$50,840	$41,605	1,410
Medical Records Specialist	$50,750	$41,537	3,890
Audio and Video Technician	$50,680	$41,484	1,370
Biological Technician	$50,640	$41,454	620
Chemical Equipment Operator	$50,640	$41,454	2,790
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$50,540	$41,378	580
Other Science Technician	$50,410	$41,280	2,100
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$50,370	$41,249	1,050
Environmental Science Technician	$50,340	$41,227	380
Mixing Machine Operator	$50,340	$41,227	2,800
New Accounts Clerk	$50,270	$41,174	590
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$50,250	$41,158	2,280
Other Social Service Specialist	$50,180	$41,105	930
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$50,140	$41,075	220
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$50,010	$40,977	1,930
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$49,940	$40,942	3,000
Fine Artist	$49,820	$40,851	110
Other Office Support Worker	$49,660	$40,729	2,280
Other Special Education Teacher	$49,610	$40,691	210
Mental Health Social Worker	$49,560	$40,654	1,640
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$49,470	$40,585	270
Surgical Assistant	$49,400	$40,532	510
Other Protective Service Worker	$49,290	$40,449	240
Separating Machine Operator	$49,290	$40,449	1,590
Museum Technician and Conservator	$49,170	$40,358	850
Auto Mechanic	$49,160	$40,350	17,210
Utilities Meter Reader	$49,150	$40,343	330
Mechanical Door Repairer	$49,100	$40,305	590
Firefighter	$49,080	$40,290	6,580
Lathe Operator	$48,950	$40,191	160
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$48,920	$40,169	210
Metal Pourer and Caster	$48,850	$40,115	60
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$48,840	$40,108	750
Procurement Clerk	$48,820	$40,093	630
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$48,810	$40,085	70
Community Health Worker	$48,770	$40,055	1,820
Landscaping Supervisor	$48,710	$40,009	1,760
Roofer	$48,570	$39,903	2,050
Painting and Coating Worker	$48,560	$39,896	140
Floor Sander and Finisher	$48,540	$39,881	–
Home Appliance Repairer	$48,530	$39,873	890
Child and Family Social Worker	$48,520	$39,865	9,620
General Maintenance Worker	$48,370	$39,752	31,180
Other Designer	$48,320	$39,714	120
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$48,310	$39,706	3,240
Tailor and Dressmaker	$48,240	$39,653	200
Title Examiner	$48,190	$39,615	1,470
Packaging Machine Operator	$48,070	$39,524	12,620
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$47,990	$39,464	21,400
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$47,980	$39,456	140
Human Resources Assistant	$47,960	$39,441	1,090
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$47,940	$39,426	1,060
Barber	$47,880	$39,380	580
Milling Machine Operator	$47,680	$39,229	350
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$47,580	$39,153	3,860
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$47,560	$39,138	1,540
Recreation Supervisor	$47,530	$39,115	1,190
Hoist and Winch Operator	$47,510	$39,100	40
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$47,470	$39,070	1,040
Highway Maintenance Worker	$47,470	$39,070	5,470
Rolling Machine Operator	$47,390	$39,009	180
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$47,360	$38,986	180
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$47,280	$38,926	920
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$47,220	$38,880	110
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$47,170	$38,842	5,080
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$47,120	$38,804	220
Auto Glass Installer	$47,060	$38,759	580
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$46,990	$38,706	2,750
RV Service Technician	$46,980	$38,698	460
News Reporter and Journalist	$46,920	$38,653	480
Lodging Manager	$46,880	$38,622	170
School Bus Driver	$46,880	$38,622	8,970
Dental Laboratory Technician	$46,870	$38,615	740
Retail Sales Supervisor	$46,860	$38,607	19,160
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$46,840	$38,592	1,090
Probation Officer	$46,840	$38,592	2,290
Dancer	$46,821	$38,578	440
Other Religious Worker	$46,780	$38,547	80
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$46,770	$38,539	3,120
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,760	$38,531	8,550
Medical Appliance Technician	$46,750	$38,524	350
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$46,720	$38,501	1,020
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$46,640	$38,440	240
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$46,580	$38,395	1,280
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$46,490	$38,327	900
Miscellaneous Assembler	$46,480	$38,319	32,850
Other Entertainment Attendant	$46,450	$38,296	140
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$46,380	$38,243	–
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,380	$38,243	690
Grinding Machine Operator	$46,270	$38,160	1,210
Agricultural Inspector	$46,220	$38,122	450
Furniture Finisher	$46,220	$38,122	410
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,220	$38,122	970
Printing Press Operator	$46,130	$38,054	3,460
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$46,050	$37,993	1,040
Other Health Technician	$46,040	$37,986	5,900
Insurance Claims Clerk	$46,010	$37,963	4,510
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$45,980	$37,940	1,690
Dental Assistant	$45,970	$37,933	6,760
Prepress Technician and Worker	$45,860	$37,849	510
Psychiatric Technician	$45,840	$37,834	4,450
Other Education Worker	$45,790	$37,796	440
Food Batchmaker	$45,690	$37,720	2,280
Housekeeping Supervisor	$45,660	$37,698	3,130
Other Information and Record Clerk	$45,660	$37,698	3,490
Light Truck Driver	$45,500	$37,576	16,210
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$45,460	$37,546	470
Travel Agent	$45,460	$37,546	1,500
Skincare Specialist	$45,200	$37,349	1,390
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$45,190	$37,342	11,470
Rehabilitation Counselor	$45,180	$37,334	2,020
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$45,090	$37,266	490
Drilling Machine Operator	$44,990	$37,190	80
Pesticide Applicator	$44,990	$37,190	450
Pump Operator	$44,650	$36,932	70
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$44,490	$36,811	1,280
Vending Machine Repairer	$44,220	$36,606	570
Customer Service Representative	$44,190	$36,584	50,530
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$44,120	$36,531	3,340
Conveyor Operator	$44,100	$36,515	290
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$44,080	$36,500	1,090
Plating Machine Operator	$44,080	$36,500	150
Other Food Processing Worker	$44,050	$36,478	1,630
Bailiff	$44,040	$36,470	280
Other Cook	$43,990	$36,432	70
Medical Secretary	$43,980	$36,424	12,260
Real Estate Sales Agent	$43,960	$36,409	1,590
Stonemason	$43,880	$36,349	200
Personal Service Supervisor	$43,720	$36,227	1,600
Other Counselor	$43,680	$36,197	130
Motorboat Mechanic	$43,580	$36,121	330
Administrative Assistant	$43,540	$36,091	33,180
Veterinary Technician	$43,520	$36,076	2,040
Medical Equipment Preparer	$43,480	$36,046	1,970
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$43,480	$36,046	11,650
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$43,460	$36,030	1,030
Correspondence Clerk	$43,400	$35,985	70
Fence Erector	$43,290	$35,902	640
Phlebotomist	$43,120	$35,773	1,890
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$43,090	$35,750	5,010
Mortician and Funeral Director	$42,940	$35,636	790
Other Transportation Worker	$42,900	$35,606	120
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$42,890	$35,598	2,700
Eligibility Interviewer	$42,850	$35,568	4,130
Coach and Scout	$42,790	$35,523	4,730
Pest Control Worker	$42,690	$35,447	1,440
Correctional Officer	$42,620	$35,394	6,670
General Office Clerk	$42,370	$35,204	56,050
Emergency Medical Technician	$42,160	$35,045	2,800
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$42,160	$35,045	620
Lighting Technician	$41,900	$34,848	90
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$41,890	$34,840	2,880
Social and Human Service Assistant	$41,780	$34,757	6,200
Logging Equipment Operator	$41,770	$34,749	140
Animal Control Worker	$41,760	$34,742	440
Bill and Account Collector	$41,760	$34,742	3,770
Broadcast Technician	$41,600	$34,621	300
Private Detective and Investigator	$41,600	$34,621	590
Courier and Messenger	$41,410	$34,477	1,060
Court and Municipal Clerk	$41,020	$34,181	4,760
Costume Attendant	$40,800	$34,014	110
Production Helper	$40,580	$33,848	6,250
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$40,560	$33,832	110
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$40,560	$33,832	1,770
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$40,510	$33,795	200
Medical Assistant	$40,440	$33,741	13,050
Security Guard	$40,390	$33,704	18,630
Airfield Operations Specialist	$40,360	$33,681	310
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$40,290	$33,628	960
Driver/Sales Worker	$40,200	$33,560	7,590
Pharmacy Technician	$40,100	$33,484	12,610
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$39,940	$33,363	4,410
Actor	$39,936	$33,359	450
Psychiatric Aide	$39,840	$33,287	110
Parts Salesperson	$39,740	$33,211	5,330
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$39,350	$32,915	–
Funeral Attendant	$39,270	$32,855	620
Photographer	$39,170	$32,779	950
Library Technician	$39,160	$32,771	1,360
Gambling Booth Cashier	$39,130	$32,749	210
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$39,100	$32,726	1,630
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$39,080	$32,711	43,050
Other Woodworker	$39,040	$32,680	50
Parking Enforcement Worker	$39,040	$32,680	70
Interviewer	$38,940	$32,605	3,470
Tire Repairer and Changer	$38,920	$32,589	2,110
Occupational Therapy Aide	$38,890	$32,567	110
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$38,860	$32,544	230
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$38,760	$32,468	70
Dispensing Optician	$38,750	$32,461	1,600
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$38,740	$32,453	360
Shoe and Leather Worker	$38,700	$32,423	240
Woodworking Machine Operator	$38,640	$32,377	940
Other Material Moving Worker	$38,570	$32,324	270
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$38,570	$32,324	1,010
Legal Secretary	$38,560	$32,317	3,310
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$38,520	$32,286	18,310
Short Order Cook	$38,490	$32,264	–
Other Production Worker	$38,470	$32,248	8,300
File Clerk	$38,400	$32,195	1,000
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$38,340	$32,150	190
Bicycle Repairer	$38,170	$32,021	180
Automotive Service Attendant	$38,130	$31,991	1,150
Mail Clerk	$38,110	$31,976	1,140
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$38,030	$31,915	1,380
Etcher and Engraver	$37,990	$31,885	80
Counter and Rental Clerk	$37,920	$31,832	4,880
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$37,860	$31,786	2,160
Pharmacy Aide	$37,820	$31,756	650
Office Machine Operator	$37,760	$31,710	880
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$37,740	$31,695	610
Nursing Assistant	$37,680	$31,650	34,050
Hand Packer and Packager	$37,670	$31,642	5,910
Taxi Driver	$37,560	$31,559	200
Medical Transcriptionist	$37,480	$31,498	310
Log Grader and Scaler	$37,440	$31,468	60
Word Processor and Typist	$37,440	$31,468	260
Food Service Supervisor	$37,400	$31,437	21,650
Forest and Conservation Worker	$37,170	$31,263	120
Switchboard Operator	$37,130	$31,233	640
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$37,110	$31,218	670
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$37,050	$31,172	4,700
Restaurant Cook	$36,940	$31,089	25,990
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,710	$30,914	67,390
Veterinary Assistant	$36,660	$30,877	2,010
Teller	$36,650	$30,869	10,030
Aircraft Service Attendant	$36,610	$30,839	420
Gambling Cage Worker	$36,560	$30,801	220
Residential Advisor	$36,510	$30,763	1,380
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$36,450	$30,717	5,060
Teaching Assistant	$36,300	$30,604	20,930
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$36,280	$30,589	2,600
Dietetic Technician	$36,100	$30,452	290
Preschool Teacher	$36,090	$30,445	5,580
Other Textile Worker	$36,060	$30,422	120
Janitor	$35,900	$30,301	41,070
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$35,800	$30,225	530
Roofer Helper	$35,800	$30,225	–
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$35,740	$30,179	18,890
Orderly	$35,620	$30,088	870
Sewing Machine Operator	$35,610	$30,081	2,320
Other Gambling Service Worker	$35,510	$30,005	90
Baker	$35,130	$29,717	4,190
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$34,900	$29,543	13,130
Substitute Teacher	$34,790	$29,459	11,480
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,670	$29,368	9,150
Plumber Helper	$34,630	$29,338	280
Model	$34,610	$29,323	–
Hotel Desk Clerk	$34,560	$29,285	4,400
Recreation Worker	$34,320	$29,103	5,380
Other Sales and Related Worker	$34,270	$29,065	1,390
School Bus Monitor	$34,220	$29,027	1,530
Floral Designer	$34,210	$29,020	1,160
Passenger Attendant	$34,110	$28,944	480
Animal Trainer	$34,010	$28,868	250
Forest and Conservation Technician	$33,920	$28,800	600
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$33,870	$28,762	3,930
Library Assistant	$33,760	$28,679	1,610
Maid and Housekeeper	$33,670	$28,610	15,360
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$33,560	$28,527	150
Photo Processing Worker	$33,540	$28,512	100
Retail Salesperson	$33,460	$28,451	67,140
Concierge	$33,280	$28,315	500
Umpire and Referee	$33,140	$28,209	1,240
Home Health Aide	$33,080	$28,163	94,810
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$32,950	$28,065	1,310
Disc Jockey	$32,926	$28,047	360
Carpenter Helper	$32,420	$27,663	50
Usher and Ticket Taker	$32,350	$27,610	3,010
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$32,330	$27,595	1,400
Tutor	$32,270	$27,549	1,670
Dishwasher	$32,150	$27,458	7,200
Tour and Travel Guide	$31,980	$27,330	1,360
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$31,850	$27,231	11,590
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$31,840	$27,223	7,490
Food Preparation Worker	$31,510	$26,973	13,650
Animal Caretaker	$31,230	$26,761	5,820
Parking Attendant	$31,050	$26,625	1,260
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$30,800	$26,435	260
Childcare Worker	$30,790	$26,428	12,430
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$30,750	$26,397	5,430
Locker Room Attendant	$30,680	$26,344	540
Credit Counselor	$30,580	$26,268	–
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$30,540	$26,238	170
Cashier	$30,520	$26,223	69,430
Garment Presser	$30,520	$26,223	330
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$30,390	$26,124	29,360
Other Entertainer and Performer	$30,347	$26,092	410
Bartender	$30,090	$25,897	14,410
Upholsterer	$29,990	$25,821	–
Fast Food Cook	$29,890	$25,746	55,780
Telemarketer	$29,840	$25,708	2,710
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$29,790	$25,670	8,080
Other Personal Care Worker	$29,700	$25,602	460
Waiter and Waitress	$29,400	$25,374	41,640
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$29,260	$25,268	3,100
Physical Therapist Aide	$29,250	$25,260	750
Motion Picture Projectionist	$29,140	$25,177	–
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$29,130	$25,169	8,510
Gambling Dealer	$28,600	$24,768	1,160
Other Food Service Worker	$28,600	$24,768	–

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Missouri median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Missouri paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Missouri

What is the highest-paying job in Missouri?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 2 jobs in Missouri, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $842,800, or $512,845 after tax.

What is the most common job in Missouri?

General and Operations Manager: about 109,020 people in Missouri, with a median of $79,300.

How much do you take home on the median Missouri salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Missouri is $47,800 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $39,320 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Missouri tax.

Which job pays more in Missouri than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Missouri, paving equipment operator pays furthest above its US median: $69,400 here, 30% more than the national $53,340.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Missouri. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.