How much does a chief executive make in Missouri?
$172,300a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Missouri. That is $82.85 an hour or $14,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.85
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,040Median: $172,300Highest 10%: $416,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| 25th | $111,100 | $53.40 | |
| Median | $172,300 | $82.85 | |
| 75th | $275,700 | $132.53 | |
| 90th | $416,100 | $200.03 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $221,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $202,800 |
| Springfield, MO | $179,900 |
| Columbia, MO | $159,900 |
| Joplin, MO | $134,700 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $131,500 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $113,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 28. Idaho | $177,200 |
| 29. Ohio | $176,400 |
| 30. Vermont | $175,100 |
| 31. Missouri | $172,300 |
| 32. Utah | $171,900 |
| 33. South Carolina | $168,800 |
| 34. New Hampshire | $168,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $82.85 ($172,300 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $172,300 against $214,000 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Missouri rank for chief executive pay?
Missouri ranks 31 of 46 states.
Which city in Missouri pays chief executives the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $221,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.