Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Missouri state government pay plan
Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel publishes the classification and pay plan for Missouri state employees: 478 job classes and 42 pay grades, effective July 1, 2025. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.
Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel, Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System — Pay Plan Structures and Class Occupational Details (effective July 1, 2025). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Public employers in Missouri
Fire departments · 217
| Employer | City | Career firefighters | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Fire Department | Kansas City | 952 | Official site |
| Saint Louis Fire Department | Saint Louis | 711 | Official site |
| Springfield Fire Department | Springfield | 227 | Official site |
| Columbia Fire Department | Columbia | 160 | Official site |
| Independence Fire Department | Independence | 160 | Official site |
| Central Jackson County Fire Protection District | Blue Springs | 145 | Official site |
| City of St. Joseph Fire Department | Saint Joseph | 131 | Official site |
| Lee's Summit Fire Department | Lees Summit | 130 | — |
| Monarch Fire Protection District | Chesterfield | 113 | Official site |
| Metro West Fire Protection District | Wildwood | 102 | Official site |
Transit agencies · 24
| Employer | City | Vehicles operated directly | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District | Saint Louis | 394 | Official site |
| Kansas City Area Transportation Authority | Kansas City | 134 | Official site |
| Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority | Cape Girardeau | 28 | Official site |
| City of Columbia | Columbia | 24 | Official site |
| City of Springfield | Springfield | 22 | Official site |
| City of Jefferson | Jefferson City | 18 | Official site |
| City of St. Joseph, Missouri | Saint Joseph | 16 | Official site |
| City of Joplin | Joplin | 8 | Official site |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | 5 | Official site |
| City of Clinton | Clinton | 4 | Official site |
School districts · 518
| Employer | City | Teachers (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. | Town & Country | 2,061 | Official site |
| SPRINGFIELD R-XII | Springfield | 1,747 | Official site |
| ST. LOUIS CITY | St Louis | 1,575 | Official site |
| NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 | Kansas City | 1,507 | Official site |
| COLUMBIA 93 | Columbia | 1,456 | Official site |
| ROCKWOOD R-VI | Eureka | 1,384 | Official site |
| FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT | O'Fallon | 1,313 | Official site |
| WENTZVILLE R-IV | Wentzville | 1,297 | Official site |
| LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII | Lee'S Summit | 1,225 | Official site |
| PARKWAY C-2 | Chesterfield | 1,186 | Official site |
Police departments · 439
Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Sheriff's offices · 114
County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Campus police departments · 18
College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay for government jobs in Missouri
Median wage in Missouri for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.
| Job | Workers in MO | Median in MO | National, government |
|---|---|---|---|
| City / County Manager SOC 11-1021 | 109,020 | $79,300 | $137,300 |
| Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 76,310 | $81,780 | $100,490 |
| Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 76,310 | $81,780 | $100,490 |
| School Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 76,310 | $81,780 | $100,490 |
| VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141 | 76,310 | $81,780 | $100,490 |
| Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061 | 56,050 | $42,370 | $46,170 |
| IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051 | 50,530 | $44,190 | $45,860 |
| Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011 | 41,070 | $35,900 | $39,640 |
| Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014 | 33,180 | $43,540 | $48,290 |
| Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021 | 33,180 | $50,910 | $65,310 |
| Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021 | 33,180 | $50,910 | $65,310 |
| School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014 | 33,180 | $43,540 | $48,290 |
| Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011 | 28,000 | $76,590 | $81,390 |
| Government Auditor SOC 13-2011 | 28,000 | $76,590 | $81,390 |
| ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031 | 24,380 | $59,240 | $74,220 |
| High School Teacher SOC 25-2031 | 24,380 | $59,240 | $74,220 |
| Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045 | 20,930 | $36,300 | $36,990 |
| Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011 | 18,310 | $38,520 | $40,080 |
| Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071 | 17,650 | $66,990 | $80,330 |
| Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199 | 15,770 | $80,420 | $91,060 |
| Death Investigator / Coroner SOC 13-1199 | 15,770 | $80,420 | $91,060 |
| Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) SOC 13-1199 | 15,770 | $80,420 | $91,060 |
| Grants Specialist / Manager SOC 13-1199 | 15,770 | $80,420 | $91,060 |
| IT Specialist (government) SOC 15-1299 | 14,340 | $101,040 | $119,250 |
| Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051 | 13,570 | $59,460 | $76,300 |
| Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051 | 13,570 | $59,460 | $76,300 |
| CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051 | 13,570 | $59,460 | $76,300 |
| Deputy Sheriff SOC 33-3051 | 13,570 | $59,460 | $76,300 |
| Federal Police Officer (VA, Pentagon, Capitol…) SOC 33-3051 | 13,570 | $59,460 | $76,300 |
| ICE Deportation Officer SOC 33-3051 | 13,570 | $59,460 | $76,300 |
Several jobs can share one occupation code.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.