What family medicine physicians earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $76,830 | $36.94 | 1,660 |
| Columbia, MO | $69,590 | $33.46 | 740 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $213,950 | $102.86 | 590 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $396,720 | $190.73 | 250 |
| Springfield, MO | $354,760 | $170.56 | 150 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $222,100 | $106.78 | 110 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $354,610 | $170.49 | 90 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $400,000 | $192.31 | 80 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $200,530 | $96.41 | 70 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $224,100 | $107.74 | 40 |
Family Medicine Physicians in Missouri earned a median of $171,180 a year ($82.30 an hour) in May 2025, 30% less than the national median of $244,180. The middle half earned $75,650 to $354,760.
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in St. Joseph, MO-KS at $400,000.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.