How much does a child make in Missouri?
$48,520a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Missouri. That is $23.33 an hour or $4,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.33
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,200Median: $48,520Highest 10%: $65,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| 75th | $55,740 | $26.80 | |
| 90th | $65,230 | $31.36 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jefferson City, MO | $51,710 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,080 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,880 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,060 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,600 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,980 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,430 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 42. Indiana | $50,470 |
| 43. Arizona | $50,150 |
| 44. Delaware | $48,520 |
| 45. Missouri | $48,520 |
| 46. Nebraska | $47,770 |
| 47. Georgia | $47,510 |
| 48. Alabama | $46,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $23.33 ($48,520 a year).
Do childs make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $48,520 against $59,550 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Missouri rank for child pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays childs the most?
Jefferson City, MO, with a median of $51,710 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.