Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Missouri, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 80 largest places in Missouri, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | 510,612 | $69,166 | $1,238 | 4.3% | 38.4% |
| 2 | St. Louis | 288,512 | $56,160 | $997 | 5.0% | 41.1% |
| 3 | Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | $964 | 4.3% | 31.4% |
| 4 | Columbia | 128,548 | $66,498 | $1,097 | 4.0% | 56.7% |
| 5 | Independence | 121,740 | $60,339 | $1,109 | 5.6% | 21.9% |
| 6 | Lee's Summit | 103,656 | $102,531 | $1,422 | 3.8% | 48.8% |
| 7 | O'Fallon | 93,801 | $110,443 | $1,443 | 2.7% | 43.3% |
| 8 | St. Charles | 71,508 | $85,937 | $1,251 | 2.9% | 43.3% |
| 9 | St. Joseph | 71,236 | $57,956 | $898 | 4.3% | 23.0% |
| 10 | Blue Springs | 59,965 | $88,920 | $1,277 | 3.5% | 35.0% |
| 11 | St. Peters | 59,092 | $91,637 | $1,321 | 2.3% | 39.2% |
| 12 | Joplin | 52,593 | $52,097 | $962 | 5.3% | 26.6% |
| 13 | Florissant | 51,773 | $65,318 | $1,288 | 5.1% | 22.4% |
| 14 | Chesterfield | 49,574 | $133,037 | $1,644 | 3.2% | 72.5% |
| 15 | Wentzville | 47,061 | $112,394 | $1,345 | 2.7% | 39.6% |
| 16 | Jefferson City | 42,488 | $66,371 | $802 | 3.2% | 38.7% |
| 17 | Cape Girardeau | 40,344 | $55,658 | $876 | 2.6% | 34.9% |
| 18 | Oakville | 35,333 | $106,362 | $1,091 | 4.0% | 44.1% |
| 19 | Wildwood | 35,133 | $161,060 | $1,661 | 2.3% | 68.8% |
| 20 | University City | 34,685 | $80,694 | $1,319 | 3.8% | 64.9% |
| 21 | Ballwin | 31,279 | $124,626 | $1,418 | 2.9% | 65.2% |
| 22 | Liberty | 30,689 | $88,542 | $1,160 | 4.5% | 39.6% |
| 23 | Mehlville | 29,805 | $67,071 | $1,066 | 2.6% | 31.4% |
| 24 | Raytown | 29,445 | $68,840 | $1,218 | 5.6% | 22.0% |
| 25 | Kirkwood | 29,363 | $121,270 | $1,348 | 3.1% | 67.9% |
| 26 | Maryland Heights | 27,880 | $86,436 | $1,312 | 2.5% | 51.2% |
| 27 | Gladstone | 27,207 | $79,271 | $1,088 | 3.3% | 31.7% |
| 28 | Grandview | 26,527 | $53,447 | $1,035 | 6.2% | 25.5% |
| 29 | Hazelwood | 25,114 | $55,908 | $996 | 10.4% | 28.9% |
| 30 | Belton | 25,008 | $69,226 | $1,290 | 4.8% | 25.6% |
| 31 | Nixa | 24,836 | $83,385 | $1,083 | 3.2% | 36.7% |
| 32 | Raymore | 24,526 | $104,447 | $1,303 | 3.0% | 36.1% |
| 33 | Webster Groves | 23,712 | $115,227 | $1,650 | 3.8% | 68.8% |
| 34 | Ozark | 22,417 | $74,182 | $1,097 | 4.3% | 30.8% |
| 35 | Sedalia | 22,003 | $50,990 | $877 | 5.2% | 16.3% |
| 36 | Arnold | 20,956 | $78,370 | $1,112 | 2.8% | 25.4% |
| 37 | Old Jamestown | 20,651 | $99,521 | $1,835 | 5.6% | 39.6% |
| 38 | Rolla | 20,287 | $46,204 | $789 | 4.6% | 35.6% |
| 39 | Republic | 19,829 | $65,729 | $1,123 | 1.9% | 26.3% |
| 40 | Warrensburg | 19,582 | $57,067 | $921 | 6.0% | 37.8% |
| 41 | Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $1,015 | 1.5% | 36.6% |
| 42 | Creve Coeur | 18,643 | $127,188 | $1,622 | 2.6% | 70.1% |
| 43 | Concord | 18,368 | $89,038 | $1,215 | 2.9% | 42.0% |
| 44 | Farmington | 18,282 | $53,729 | $855 | 4.1% | 16.3% |
| 45 | Ferguson | 18,213 | $47,524 | $1,119 | 5.9% | 21.3% |
| 46 | Manchester | 18,160 | $97,801 | $1,322 | 4.1% | 62.4% |
| 47 | Lake St. Louis | 18,066 | $125,693 | $1,588 | 4.7% | 51.7% |
| 48 | Spanish Lake | 17,873 | $55,920 | $1,160 | 7.2% | 14.3% |
| 49 | Kirksville | 17,563 | $50,071 | $775 | 4.0% | 40.3% |
| 50 | Clayton | 17,380 | $123,000 | $1,692 | 3.5% | 84.9% |
| 51 | Hannibal | 16,771 | $53,721 | $805 | 5.2% | 19.6% |
| 52 | Sikeston | 16,320 | $58,915 | $891 | 3.5% | 27.5% |
| 53 | Grain Valley | 16,271 | $89,649 | $1,398 | 1.8% | 27.4% |
| 54 | Poplar Bluff | 16,254 | $41,941 | $760 | 4.9% | 14.4% |
| 55 | Lemay | 16,228 | $60,399 | $881 | 2.5% | 20.4% |
| 56 | Overland | 15,695 | $61,773 | $1,112 | 6.4% | 29.6% |
| 57 | Jackson | 15,659 | $77,105 | $900 | 1.8% | 35.8% |
| 58 | Carthage | 15,574 | $51,328 | $975 | 3.2% | 22.1% |
| 59 | Fort Leonard Wood | 15,432 | $67,772 | $1,250 | 5.1% | 25.5% |
| 60 | Lebanon | 15,270 | $48,359 | $809 | 6.9% | 18.2% |
| 61 | Washington | 15,130 | $79,173 | $827 | 3.8% | 32.3% |
| 62 | Troy | 13,947 | $79,012 | $1,033 | 2.4% | 14.7% |
| 63 | Marshall | 13,739 | $54,437 | $761 | 4.1% | 25.4% |
| 64 | Moberly | 13,526 | $44,145 | $774 | 6.5% | 16.3% |
| 65 | Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | $152,500 | $1,444 | 1.6% | 55.1% |
| 66 | Neosho | 13,224 | $57,891 | $745 | 4.5% | 21.7% |
| 67 | Webb City | 13,221 | $65,469 | $1,008 | 4.3% | 26.7% |
| 68 | Festus | 13,201 | $73,532 | $922 | 6.6% | 24.4% |
| 69 | Eureka | 13,081 | $108,394 | $1,252 | 3.4% | 52.5% |
| 70 | Jennings | 12,918 | $38,984 | $961 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| 71 | Branson | 12,817 | $51,978 | $961 | 5.8% | 27.6% |
| 72 | St. Ann | 12,811 | $52,323 | $976 | 4.9% | 20.4% |
| 73 | Union | 12,781 | $73,435 | $858 | 3.7% | 23.7% |
| 74 | Fulton | 12,617 | $51,429 | $836 | 9.4% | 21.7% |
| 75 | West Plains | 12,441 | $44,002 | $810 | 4.2% | 17.1% |
| 76 | Crestwood | 12,295 | $107,169 | $1,007 | 1.6% | 56.8% |
| 77 | Town and Country | 11,607 | $232,534 | $1,955 | 2.5% | 75.9% |
| 78 | Mexico | 11,477 | $50,873 | $686 | 7.3% | 17.2% |
| 79 | Bridgeton | 11,369 | $72,005 | $1,172 | 3.1% | 36.0% |
| 80 | Bolivar | 11,170 | $49,622 | $812 | 4.7% | 27.9% |
Missouri is in the Midwest region (West North Central division), with 6,191,814 residents, a median age of 39.0 and a median household income of $70,702. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 90.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,702 | 41 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 21 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.1% | 17 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 90.8 | 13 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% | 33 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.5% | 43 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West North Central division: Iowa · Kansas · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota.
Missouri is in the Midwest region (West North Central division) and has 6,191,814 residents (the 19th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.0. Its economy produced about $487,919 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 22nd among states and DC, equal to $78,801 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, which is 21st lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.1% of employment, 17th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,800 a year ($22.98 an hour), 6% below the national median ($47,800 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Missouri are General and Operations Managers (109,020 jobs, median $79,300); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (94,810 jobs, median $33,080); Registered Nurses (76,310 jobs, median $81,780); Cashiers (69,430 jobs, median $30,520); Stockers and Order Fillers (67,390 jobs, median $36,710). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $227,980); Dentists, General (median $204,960); Chief Executives (median $172,320). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (1.2 times the national share of workers) and healthcare practitioners and technical (1.1 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Missouri: the regional price parity is 90.8 against 100 for the whole country (13th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,033 a month and the median household income $70,702, so a year of rent equals 17.5% of income; the median home value is $230,300. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 4.70%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
4.5% of residents were born abroad and 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 74.8% drive alone, 0.8% use public transit and 13.0% work from home; 11.5% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61,575 | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 52,637 | 10.8% |
| Government and government enterprises | 49,215 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 45,892 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45,463 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 34,220 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33,394 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 31,827 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 21,981 | 4.5% |
| Information | 17,157 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16,055 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14,886 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14,080 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 11,187 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10,712 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 7,816 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5,552 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,533 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5,308 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,073 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 4,600 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 163,200 | +6.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 279,500 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 554,600 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 45,800 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 179,200 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 363,300 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 543,200 | +1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 324,700 | +4.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 115,800 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 436,200 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 3,010,100 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 340,130 | 115.8 | 1.01 | $45,070 | $31,620 | $69,970 | -5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 255,150 | 86.9 | 0.99 | $31,080 | $28,600 | $46,550 | -11% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 250,310 | 85.3 | 0.97 | $43,170 | $30,190 | $67,040 | -3% |
| Sales and Related | 241,320 | 82.2 | 0.95 | $35,910 | $28,600 | $81,650 | -7% |
| Management | 223,420 | 76.1 | 1.06 | $99,620 | $47,200 | $205,730 | -21% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 186,200 | 63.4 | 0.94 | $76,670 | $45,560 | $131,710 | -7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 208,140 | 70.9 | 1.12 | $79,250 | $42,800 | $136,520 | -8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 168,480 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $49,270 | $29,730 | $89,020 | -19% |
| Production | 194,100 | 66.1 | 1.20 | $47,810 | $34,450 | $78,150 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 167,240 | 57.0 | 1.12 | $36,100 | $28,600 | $47,260 | -6% |
| Construction and Extraction | 115,800 | 39.4 | 0.95 | $61,730 | $39,990 | $101,900 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 118,690 | 40.4 | 1.03 | $57,810 | $36,530 | $91,560 | -3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 88,550 | 30.2 | 0.89 | $93,690 | $49,990 | $160,730 | -14% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 82,870 | 28.2 | 0.97 | $36,580 | $29,420 | $48,820 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 62,760 | 21.4 | 0.88 | $46,840 | $31,200 | $89,560 | -6% |
| Personal Care and Service | 59,880 | 20.4 | 0.97 | $32,620 | $28,600 | $52,400 | -10% |
| Community and Social Service | 49,900 | 17.0 | 0.99 | $49,540 | $37,260 | $77,640 | -15% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 38,010 | 12.9 | 0.77 | $86,450 | $54,410 | $142,290 | -13% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 34,140 | 11.6 | 0.88 | $50,790 | $30,460 | $101,150 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 22,860 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $75,870 | $44,030 | $133,780 | -8% |
| Legal | 21,470 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $81,870 | $44,600 | $214,500 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 6,630 | 2.3 | 0.81 | $38,040 | $29,160 | $60,500 | +4% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.2% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.9% |
| Other services | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,550 | 1.58 | $242,630 | $177,900 | $362,800 | +3% |
| Physicians, All Other | 3,990 | 0.62 | $227,980 | $67,070 | $435,150 | -14% |
| Dentists, General | 2,440 | 1.04 | $204,960 | $95,610 | $427,970 | +20% |
| Chief Executives | 2,550 | 0.66 | $172,320 | $75,040 | $416,060 | -19% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,740 | 1.84 | $171,180 | $69,590 | $428,550 | -30% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 11,130 | 0.88 | $159,460 | $95,690 | $216,330 | -9% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,250 | 0.54 | $157,800 | $105,170 | $213,050 | -8% |
| Financial Managers | 13,330 | 0.84 | $143,460 | $86,950 | $273,420 | -14% |
| Pharmacists | 6,740 | 1.11 | $137,610 | $107,530 | $166,840 | -2% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,300 | 0.75 | $135,130 | $82,690 | $169,650 | -1% |
| Lawyers | 11,560 | 0.81 | $133,450 | $67,020 | $299,990 | -16% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,510 | 0.84 | $130,680 | $81,730 | $225,160 | -12% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,550 | 0.88 | $130,550 | $76,160 | $226,700 | -22% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 5,700 | 1.37 | $130,490 | $61,550 | $282,650 | +22% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 7,710 | 1.26 | $129,930 | $100,650 | $162,060 | -2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,230 | 0.60 | $129,410 | $65,650 | $229,950 | -23% |
| Software Developers | 20,020 | 0.63 | $126,120 | $72,570 | $169,340 | -7% |
| Managers, All Other | 11,420 | 0.97 | $125,760 | $64,990 | $207,380 | -11% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,410 | 0.64 | $118,670 | $77,620 | $166,710 | -2% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 4,110 | 0.88 | $117,660 | $71,840 | $183,200 | -7% |
| Sales Managers | 7,630 | 0.63 | $115,370 | $60,920 | $223,340 | -22% |
| Veterinarians | 1,920 | 1.21 | $114,660 | $61,270 | $193,860 | -12% |
| Construction Managers | 3,680 | 0.51 | $112,230 | $75,490 | $172,570 | -2% |
| Database Architects | 1,410 | 1.11 | $110,570 | $64,420 | $166,610 | -21% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 2,830 | 0.83 | $104,560 | $63,110 | $213,740 | -0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | 55,780 | 4.61 | $29,890 | $28,600 | $35,290 | -3% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 1,240 | 4.16 | $33,140 | $28,600 | $50,320 | -19% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 7,220 | 3.07 | $53,160 | $38,020 | $80,080 | +13% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,030 | 2.67 | $43,460 | $33,380 | $53,910 | -3% |
| Telemarketers | 2,710 | 2.45 | $29,840 | $28,600 | $37,120 | -16% |
| Real Estate Brokers | 1,980 | 2.28 | $62,280 | $31,590 | $111,070 | -15% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 2,280 | 2.13 | $50,250 | $40,980 | $71,220 | -19% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 4,410 | 2.13 | $39,940 | $35,780 | $58,710 | -18% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1,310 | 2.11 | $32,950 | $28,600 | $57,410 | -10% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | 1,160 | 2.01 | $51,560 | $39,640 | $63,770 | +3% |
| Helpers--Production Workers | 6,250 | 2.00 | $40,580 | $34,330 | $56,160 | +4% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 1,560 | 1.98 | $69,400 | $42,410 | $98,560 | +30% |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 1,940 | 1.95 | $72,370 | $47,610 | $85,630 | +17% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 2,180 | 1.92 | $63,720 | $48,070 | $84,430 | +5% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 5,470 | 1.87 | $47,470 | $37,970 | $61,440 | -6% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,740 | 1.84 | $171,180 | $69,590 | $428,550 | -30% |
| Financial Examiners | 2,290 | 1.79 | $79,990 | $48,140 | $148,400 | -15% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 1,380 | 1.79 | $38,030 | $30,630 | $48,670 | -11% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 12,620 | 1.76 | $48,070 | $36,180 | $61,310 | +11% |
| Locomotive Engineers | 1,110 | 1.76 | $78,820 | $78,750 | $79,040 | -3% |
| Production Workers, All Other | 8,300 | 1.75 | $38,470 | $32,210 | $59,630 | -4% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 14,340 | 1.74 | $101,040 | $52,590 | $165,360 | -13% |
| Paramedics | 3,300 | 1.74 | $59,180 | $45,480 | $81,300 | -2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 5,900 | 1.71 | $46,040 | $36,640 | $64,780 | -8% |
| General and Operations Managers | 109,020 | 1.65 | $79,300 | $42,460 | $188,820 | -25% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 984 federal job postings open now in Missouri (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 188 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 130 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 40 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 32 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 25 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 24 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 21 |
| Farm Service Agency | 21 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 20 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 17 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 17 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12 |
| National Park Service | 12 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Medical Officer | 62 |
| Attorney | 41 |
| Nurse | 37 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 32 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Information Technology Management | 24 |
| Program Management | 21 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 20 |
| Human Resources Management | 16 |
| Contracting | 16 |
| Criminal Investigation | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 15 |
| General Business And Industry | 14 |
| Psychology | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $75,897 (753 postings).
The median wage in Missouri is $47,800 a year ($22.98 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-6%). The 10th percentile earns $29,780 and the 90th $104,320.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 340,130 | 115.8 | 1.01 | $45,070 | $31,620 | $69,970 | -5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 255,150 | 86.9 | 0.99 | $31,080 | $28,600 | $46,550 | -11% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 250,310 | 85.3 | 0.97 | $43,170 | $30,190 | $67,040 | -3% |
| Sales and Related | 241,320 | 82.2 | 0.95 | $35,910 | $28,600 | $81,650 | -7% |
| Management | 223,420 | 76.1 | 1.06 | $99,620 | $47,200 | $205,730 | -21% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 186,200 | 63.4 | 0.94 | $76,670 | $45,560 | $131,710 | -7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 208,140 | 70.9 | 1.12 | $79,250 | $42,800 | $136,520 | -8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 168,480 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $49,270 | $29,730 | $89,020 | -19% |
| Production | 194,100 | 66.1 | 1.20 | $47,810 | $34,450 | $78,150 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 167,240 | 57.0 | 1.12 | $36,100 | $28,600 | $47,260 | -6% |
| Construction and Extraction | 115,800 | 39.4 | 0.95 | $61,730 | $39,990 | $101,900 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 118,690 | 40.4 | 1.03 | $57,810 | $36,530 | $91,560 | -3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 88,550 | 30.2 | 0.89 | $93,690 | $49,990 | $160,730 | -14% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 82,870 | 28.2 | 0.97 | $36,580 | $29,420 | $48,820 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 62,760 | 21.4 | 0.88 | $46,840 | $31,200 | $89,560 | -6% |
| Personal Care and Service | 59,880 | 20.4 | 0.97 | $32,620 | $28,600 | $52,400 | -10% |
| Community and Social Service | 49,900 | 17.0 | 0.99 | $49,540 | $37,260 | $77,640 | -15% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 38,010 | 12.9 | 0.77 | $86,450 | $54,410 | $142,290 | -13% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 34,140 | 11.6 | 0.88 | $50,790 | $30,460 | $101,150 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 22,860 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $75,870 | $44,030 | $133,780 | -8% |
| Legal | 21,470 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $81,870 | $44,600 | $214,500 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 6,630 | 2.3 | 0.81 | $38,040 | $29,160 | $60,500 | +4% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Missouri ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 4.70% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 90.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,033 |
| Median home value | $230,300 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 68.1% |
| Poverty rate | 12.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 74.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 11.5% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.5% of residents of Missouri were born abroad (278,012 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 44,238 |
| India | 25,365 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 16,394 |
| Philippines | 12,095 |
| Vietnam | 10,534 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8,829 |
| Germany | 7,729 |
| Korea | 7,236 |
| Guatemala | 7,170 |
| Honduras | 6,573 |
| Canada | 5,508 |
| El Salvador | 5,382 |
| Nigeria | 4,160 |
| Kenya | 4,092 |
| Russia | 3,772 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 4.70% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$70,702 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
984 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.