What physicians, all other 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $126,260 | $60.70 | 3,310 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $246,440 | $118.48 | 2,470 |
| Columbia, MO | $312,080 | $150.04 | 190 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $260,890 | $125.43 | 140 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $276,670 | $133.01 | 130 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $324,090 | $155.81 | 120 |
| Springfield, MO | $300,000 | $144.23 | 120 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 80 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $248,930 | $119.68 | 70 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $217,670 | $104.65 | 60 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $220,460 | $105.99 | 50 |
Physicians, All Other in Missouri earned a median of $227,980 a year ($109.61 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $265,930. The middle half earned $83,340 to $361,400.
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Joplin, MO-KS at $324,090.
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.