How much does a compensation make in Missouri?
$74,260a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Missouri. That is $35.70 an hour or $6,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.70
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,370Median: $74,260Highest 10%: $118,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| 25th | $58,590 | $28.17 | |
| Median | $74,260 | $35.70 | |
| 75th | $93,820 | $45.11 | |
| 90th | $118,400 | $56.92 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $77,080 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $71,550 |
| Kansas City, MO | $67,990 |
| Columbia, MO | $63,790 |
| Springfield, MO | $62,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 23. Montana | $75,290 |
| 24. Arizona | $74,930 |
| 25. Texas | $74,800 |
| 26. Missouri | $74,260 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $72,130 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $70,640 |
| 29. North Dakota | $70,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $35.70 ($74,260 a year).
Do compensations make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $74,260 against $78,210 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Missouri rank for compensation pay?
Missouri ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays compensations the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $77,080 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.