Accountants and Auditors pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $36.82 an hour ($76,590 a year). About 28,000 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Missouri ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.70 | $49,290 |
| 25% of workers | $29.02 | $60,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.82 | $76,590 |
| 75% of workers | $47.88 | $99,580 |
| 90% of workers | $61.68 | $128,300 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $80,040 | 11,260 |
| St. Louis | $78,880 | 13,610 |
| Columbia | $73,070 | 930 |
| Springfield | $73,020 | 2,070 |
| Joplin | $72,560 | 560 |
| St. Joseph | $67,480 | 340 |
| Jefferson City | $64,040 | 1,120 |
| Cape Girardeau | $64,010 | 320 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Loan Officers | $73,660 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $99,930 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $98,420 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $75,800 |
| Financial Examiners | $79,990 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $50,250 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $80,040 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $57,380 |
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