Physicist Salary in Missouri
Based on 90+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$140,460
$67.529/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
-8.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $277K
90 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,550 |
| 25th percentile | $96,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $140,460 |
| 75th percentile | $227,810 |
| 90th percentile | $276,590 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $169,920 |
| 2023 | $176,520 |
| 2024 | $180,450 |
| 2025 | $140,460 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $169,920 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $176,520 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $180,450 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $140,460 | $153,763 |