Sales Managers Salary in Missouri
In Missouri, sales managers earn a median $115,370 a year, well below the national median of $148,270 (−22%); the state ranks 43rd of 50 states by median. Sales Managers earn 2.4 times the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee and Nebraska pay more (up to $159,990 in Kansas) and Arkansas pays less (down to $108,330 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 7,630 sales managers, 2.60 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.63 means it is less common in Missouri than nationally.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $29.29 | $39.14 | $55.46 | $79.78 | $107.37 | $64.20 | 7,630 | 2.60 | 0.63 |
| Annual | $60,920 | $81,410 | $115,370 | $165,930 | $223,340 | $133,530 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $35.18 | $48.25 | $71.28 | $99.68 | $139.68 | $79.02 | 637,080 | – | – |
| Annual | $73,170 | $100,360 | $148,270 | $207,340 | $290,540 | $164,350 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 43rd of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 48 states
- Location quotient
- 0.63
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.60
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri publish a row for sales managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $76.92 | $159,990 | $83,790 | $249,990 | ** | ** | ** |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59.56 | $123,870 | $64,370 | $243,000 | 4,060 | 3.03 | 0.74 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $58.58 | $121,840 | $63,460 | $202,780 | 150 | 1.90 | 0.46 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $51.02 | $106,130 | $61,740 | $206,700 | 120 | 2.14 | 0.52 |
| Columbia, MO | $48.46 | $100,800 | $49,560 | $198,030 | 170 | 1.61 | 0.39 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $47.50 | $98,810 | $42,030 | $179,090 | 100 | 2.29 | 0.56 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $47.12 | $98,020 | $58,980 | $211,550 | 210 | 2.37 | 0.58 |
| Springfield, MO | $45.95 | $95,570 | $52,120 | $205,640 | 590 | 2.63 | 0.64 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $49.07 | $102,060 | $58,510 | $186,940 | 230 | 1.47 | 0.36 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $48.92 | $101,760 | $49,050 | $202,920 | 230 | 1.37 | 0.34 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $40.98 | $85,230 | $50,530 | $156,990 | 160 | 2.01 | 0.49 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37.53 | $78,060 | $46,550 | $169,230 | 140 | 1.33 | 0.32 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $55.46 | $115,370 | 7,630 | 0.63 |
| Arkansas | $52.08 | $108,330 | 3,710 | 0.69 |
| Iowa | $64.43 | $134,010 | 3,260 | 0.51 |
| Illinois | $74.65 | $155,280 | 32,240 | 1.29 |
| Kansas | $76.92 | $159,990 | 6,820 | 1.16 |
| Kentucky | $61.85 | $128,650 | 6,650 | 0.81 |
| Nebraska | $61.05 | $126,990 | 3,000 | 0.72 |
| Oklahoma | $61.98 | $128,920 | 3,250 | 0.46 |
| Tennessee | $61.56 | $128,040 | 12,270 | 0.91 |
See the national page for Sales Managers (every state ranked) and the Missouri wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Missouri estimates.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.