How much does a physician make in Missouri?
$261,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Missouri. That is $125.88 an hour or $21,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $125.88
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $196,400Median: $261,800Highest 10%: $371,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $196,400 | $94.40 | |
| 25th | $207,500 | $99.74 | |
| Median | $261,800 | $125.88 | |
| 75th | $348,600 | $167.62 | |
| 90th | $371,300 | $178.50 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $224,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $207,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 18. Washington | $300,700 |
| 19. Colorado | $294,500 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $285,200 |
| 21. Missouri | $261,800 |
| 22. Mississippi | $261,600 |
| 23. Maryland | $253,700 |
| 24. North Carolina | $248,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $125.88 ($261,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $261,800 against $312,400 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for physician pay?
Missouri ranks 21 of 35 states.
Which city in Missouri pays physicians the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $224,300 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.