Occupations With the Highest Reported Median Wages in Missouri
855 occupations have a published Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage in Missouri for 2025. Rows are ordered by reported annual median wage.
Occupations
| Occupation | Median annual wage | Employment | Salary page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,260 | 3,100 | View salary detail |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,250 | 750 | View salary detail |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $29,140 | — | View salary detail |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,130 | 8,510 | View salary detail |
| Gambling Dealers | $28,600 | 1,160 | View salary detail |
Metropolitan areas in this state
Career and skills data: O*NET (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.