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How much do physicians, pathologists make in Missouri?

What physicians, pathologists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).

May 2025#21 of 35 states
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Median pay in Missouri
$261,830

a year, or $125.88 an hour. That is 16% less than the national median of $312,400.

The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Missouri earn $207,450 to $348,640.

Pay range in Missouri
Bottom 10% earn under
$196,360
25th percentile
$207,450
Median
$261,830
75th percentile
$348,640
Top 10% earn over
$371,290
Rank among states
#21 of 35

Missouri pays physicians, pathologists more than 14 of the other 34 states. Highest: Pennsylvania ($413,370).

Jobs in Missouri
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Physicians, Pathologists employed in Missouri.

Physician, Pathologists pay in Missouri cities

Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.

AreaPay a yearHourlyJobs
Kansas City, MO-KS $224,280 $107.83 70
St. Louis, MO-IL $207,450 $99.74 –
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States with similar physician, pathologists pay

Mississippi $261,570 median a year Maryland $253,670 median a year · −3% vs Missouri North Carolina $248,940 median a year · −5% vs Missouri Virginia $240,780 median a year · −8% vs Missouri North Dakota $239,200+ median a year · −9% vs Missouri Oregon $239,200+ median a year · −9% vs Missouri

Other healthcare salaries in Missouri

Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,080 median a year · 94,810 jobs Registered Nurses $81,780 median a year · 76,310 jobs Nursing Assistants $37,680 median a year · 34,050 jobs Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,530 median a year · 14,700 jobs Medical Assistants $40,440 median a year · 13,050 jobs Pharmacy Technicians $40,100 median a year · 12,610 jobs Nurse Practitioners $129,930 median a year · 7,710 jobs Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,300 median a year · 7,670 jobs Dental Assistants $45,970 median a year · 6,760 jobs Pharmacists $137,610 median a year · 6,740 jobs Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,040 median a year · 5,900 jobs Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $73,080 median a year · 5,170 jobs
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Questions about physician, pathologists pay in Missouri

How much does a physician, pathologists make in Missouri?

Physicians, Pathologists in Missouri earned a median of $261,830 a year ($125.88 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $312,400. The middle half earned $207,450 to $348,640.

Where in Missouri do physicians, pathologists earn the most?

Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $224,280.

How does Missouri rank for physician, pathologists pay?

Missouri ranks #21 of 35 states for physicians, pathologists pay. Pennsylvania pays the most, at $413,370 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.