Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Missouri

Physicians, pathologists in Missouri earn the most in St. Louis (average $268,500 a year) and the least in Kansas City ($245,550), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physicians, pathologists average at $270,470 and the median at $261,830. The U.S. average for this job is $285,420.

Physicians, Pathologists average salary by city in Missouri

St. Louis$268,500
Kansas City$245,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Louis	$268,500	$207,450	$207,450	$180,960	95
Kansas City	$245,550	$224,280	$127,770	$167,202	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physicians, Pathologists salary in other states

Physicians, Pathologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1222.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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