How much does a physicist make in Missouri?
$140,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Missouri. That is $67.53 an hour or $11,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.53
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,550Median: $140,500Highest 10%: $276,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,550 | $33.92 | |
| 25th | $96,720 | $46.50 | |
| Median | $140,500 | $67.53 | |
| 75th | $227,800 | $109.52 | |
| 90th | $276,600 | $132.98 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $141,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 24. Nevada | $154,000 |
| 25. Virginia | $145,000 |
| 26. Georgia | $144,900 |
| 27. Missouri | $140,500 |
| 28. Alabama | $139,300 |
| 29. South Carolina | $138,400 |
| 30. Illinois | $137,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $67.53 ($140,500 a year).
Do physicists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $140,500 against $172,300 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Missouri rank for physicist pay?
Missouri ranks 27 of 43 states.
Which city in Missouri pays physicists the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $141,200 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.