Physicists Salary in Missouri
Physicists in Missouri earn a median of $140,460 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $140,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,550; the top 10% earn over $276,590. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$127,820 median in Missouri
- Bioinformatics Scientists$63,290 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$83,390 median in Missouri
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$79,550 median in Missouri
- Nanosystems Engineers$102,980 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Missouri
How much do physicists make in Missouri?
The median is $140,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,550 and the top 10% earn over $276,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 43 (−18% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.