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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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286 occupations found in Missouri.
Results Filtered by:
Typical Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
Rank Occupation 2024 Median Wages Typical Education
Employment column one Hourly Employment column two Annual
38
$59.47
$123,700
High school diploma or equivalent
71
$49.11
$102,100
High school diploma or equivalent
76
$47.90
$99,600
High school diploma or equivalent
87
$46.35
$96,400
High school diploma or equivalent
96
$44.99
$93,600
High school diploma or equivalent
104
$44.11
$91,800
High school diploma or equivalent
106
$43.82
$91,200
High school diploma or equivalent
120
$41.46
$86,200
High school diploma or equivalent
123
$40.86
$85,000
High school diploma or equivalent
127
$40.50
$84,200
High school diploma or equivalent
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