North Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In North Missouri nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 322 detailed occupations covering about 95,240 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 18.1% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"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.

Highest-paying occupations in North Missouri nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Dentists, General $212,390 +27.7% 50
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $150,030 +0.8% 40
Pharmacists $130,530 -4% 250
Architectural and Engineering Managers $125,210 -24.3% 40
Physicians, All Other $124,680 -47.2% 140
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $112,180 +9.3% 140
Chief Executives $108,210 +24.5% 230
Nurse Practitioners $107,150 -15.1% 160
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $105,290 -0.3% 80
Computer and Information Systems Managers $105,090 -38% 80
Human Resources Managers $101,440 -25.6% 50
Financial Managers $101,400 -9.5% 210
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $97,030 +42.6% 70
Marketing Managers $93,560 -47.9% 50
Medical and Health Services Managers $92,140 -16.8% 290
Electrical Engineers $90,630 -15.3% 30
Veterinarians $89,980 -24.5% 60
Industrial Production Managers $89,920 -23.1% 180
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $86,910 -9.9% 30
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $86,160 +0.9% 260
Occupational Therapists $86,030 -10.7% 60
Construction Managers $85,400 -18.6% 50
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $85,220 +13.6% 40
Software Developers $84,890 -49.1% 100
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $83,720 -5.6% 40

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in North Missouri nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 4,360 $27,390
General and Operations Managers 3,300 $61,640
Office Clerks, General 2,490 $36,050
Stockers and Order Fillers 2,430 $34,190
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2,230 $47,670
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2,090 $45,780
Registered Nurses 1,990 $68,400
Retail Salespersons 1,850 $30,570
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,830 $34,690
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,710 $45,450
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,710 $35,870
Cooks, Fast Food 1,500 $27,730
Waiters and Waitresses 1,430 $28,620
Nursing Assistants 1,420 $33,170
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,360 $44,800
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,340 $30,640
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,110 $29,020
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,040 $27,830
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,020 $27,220
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,000 $38,000
Cooks, Restaurant 1,000 $29,790
Customer Service Representatives 990 $35,680
Highway Maintenance Workers 950 $39,420
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 930 $49,540
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 910 $36,890
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