Pediatrician Salary in Missouri
Based on 500+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$223,910
$107.65/hr
vs National Average
$215,536
+3.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $344K
500 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Pediatrician in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,850 |
| 25th percentile | $177,100 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $223,910 |
| 75th percentile | $310,470 |
| 90th percentile | $344,020 |
Top-Paying Industries for Pediatrician (U.S.)
Which industries pay Pediatricians the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Pediatricians in Missouri tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $255,160 | 30 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $211,970 | 37K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $209,850 | 70 |
| Educational Services | $106,080 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $99,560 | 40 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Pediatrician in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Missouri) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,820 |
| 2023 | $204,120 |
| 2024 | $215,040 |
| 2025 | $223,910 |
| 2026 (projected) | $233,146 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,820 | $189,368 |
| 2023 | $204,120 | $192,720 |
| 2024 | $215,040 | $198,825 |
| 2025 | $223,910 | $215,536 |
| 2026 (projected) | $233,146 | $224,426 |
Pediatrician Salary by Experience Level in Missouri
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $177,100 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $223,910 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $310,470 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $344,020 |
Pediatrician Salary in Other States
Related Pediatrician Salaries in Missouri
How other high-demand occupations in Missouri compare to Pediatrician ($223,910 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Pediatrician | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in MO | $648,070 | +189.4% | $311.57/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in MO | $456,280 | +103.8% | $219.37/hr |
| Psychiatrist in MO | $312,680 | +39.6% | $150.33/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MO | $242,630 | +8.4% | $116.65/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in MO | $216,570 | -3.3% | $104.12/hr |
| Dentist in MO | $204,960 | -8.5% | $98.54/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MO | $171,180 | -23.5% | $82.30/hr |
| Pharmacist in MO | $137,610 | -38.5% | $66.16/hr |
| Physician Assistant in MO | $135,130 | -39.6% | $64.97/hr |
| Optometrist in MO | $133,810 | -40.2% | $64.33/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in MO | $130,220 | -41.8% | $62.61/hr |
| Podiatrist in MO | $129,950 | -42.0% | $62.48/hr |