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Highest-Paying Careers

Highest-Paying Careers

Find the careers that typically pay the highest median wage in your state. To make the most of this information, try these tips:

  • Use the “Typical Education” filter to see only careers at your education level, or planned level.
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45 occupations found in Missouri.
Results Filtered by:
Typical Education - Associate's degree.
Rank Occupation 2024 Median Wages Typical Education
Employment column one Hourly Employment column two Annual
47
$55.50
$115,400
Associate's degree
81
$46.83
$97,400
Associate's degree
83
$46.60
$96,900
Associate's degree
105
$43.96
$91,400
Associate's degree
110
$42.36
$88,100
Associate's degree
125
$40.64
$84,500
Associate's degree
132
$40.03
$83,300
Associate's degree
144
$39.04
$81,200
Associate's degree
148
$38.81
$80,700
Associate's degree
149
$38.70
$80,500
Associate's degree
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