Physician Salary in Missouri
Median annual base pay is $240,000 across 153 reported Physician salaries in Missouri.
Updated 23 September 2025
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|
| $72,940 | $82,783 | $240,000 | $309,552 | $440,000 |
Top Cities in Missouri
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Farmington | $325,000 | 5 |
| St. Joseph | $325,000 | 8 |
| Springfield | $320,000 | 5 |
| Bridgeton | $279,926 | 8 |
| Kansas City | $211,755 | 14 |
| St. Louis | $207,061 | 58 |
| ST LOUIS | $82,783 | 11 |
| Chesterfield | $75,081 | 9 |
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Mosaic Health System | $325,000 | 9 |
| Physician Groups, LC | $285,000 | 7 |
| Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC | $279,926 | 10 |
| SSM Health Care Group | $243,878 | 19 |
| Washington University | $82,839 | 17 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | $81,203 | 5 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital | $75,889 | 8 |
| St. Louis Children's Hopsital | $72,940 | 11 |
| St. Luke's Hospital | $69,081 | 6 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $240,000 | 42 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $82,839 | 24 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Entry | Intern (PGY1) | — | 2 |
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $72,940 | 24 |
| Mid-Level | Senior Resident · Chief Resident | — | 2 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | $82,783 | 19 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $291,200 | 99 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $291,200 | 28 |
| Internal Medicine | $248,171 | 14 |
| Pediatrics - General | $240,000 | 5 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Annual Salary | $239,200 | 127 |
| Hourly | $279,926 | 19 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Missouri?
The median Physician salary in Missouri is $240,000 per year, based on 153 reported salaries.
Which city in Missouri pays Physicians the most?
Farmington has the highest median at $325,000 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Missouri?
$291,200 per year at the median — $51,200 above the Physician median in Missouri.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Missouri?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Mosaic Health System is highest at $325,000 per year.
Am I underpaid as a Physician?
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