Joplin, MO
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Joplin, MO, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 254 detailed occupations covering about 69,430 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 19.3% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $231,070 | -2.1% | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $159,160 | +83.2% | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $152,000 | -8.6% | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $126,930 | -6.7% | 170 |
| Human Resources Managers | $121,470 | -10.9% | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $116,500 | -13.8% | 120 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $113,180 | -10.4% | 190 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,140 | -35% | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $107,330 | -40.2% | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $104,670 | -6.6% | 140 |
| Lawyers | $100,970 | -30.7% | 180 |
| Software Developers | $100,390 | -39.7% | 120 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,330 | -10.3% | 170 |
| Facilities Managers | $98,650 | -3.6% | 50 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,940 | -41.8% | 70 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,910 | -28.2% | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $95,480 | -18.4% | 230 |
| Computer Network Architects | $95,010 | -26.8% | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $94,390 | -11.7% | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $92,560 | -7.2% | 110 |
| Occupational Therapists | $91,940 | -4.6% | 70 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $89,930 | -13.1% | 210 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $89,580 | -15.9% | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $86,840 | -27.1% | 30 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $84,820 | -14.5% | 70 |