Banner: Highest-Paying Careers

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.
  • Click on the name of any occupation to view a Profile, with career details and a short video.
  • You can see job postings from any Profile. Under “Outlook”, select “Find job openings”.

94 occupations found in Missouri.
Results Filtered by:
Typical Education - Some high school.
Rank Occupation 2024 Median Wages Typical Education
Employment column one Hourly Employment column two Annual
112
$42.26
$87,900
No formal educational credential
193
$35.85
$74,600
No formal educational credential
228
not available
$67,900
No formal educational credential
229
$32.40
$67,400
No formal educational credential
253
$30.88
$64,200
No formal educational credential
254
$30.81
$64,100
No formal educational credential
262
$30.33
$63,100
No formal educational credential
286
$29.60
$61,600
No formal educational credential
301
$29.24
$60,800
No formal educational credential
307
$29.06
$60,500
No formal educational credential
Per Page