Explore High-Paying Jobs in Missouri

Find your next career opportunity with Missouri jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Browse vetted professional roles across the state, from major employers in Kansas City and St. Louis to growing organizations in Springfield, Columbia, and other communities. Listings may include opportunities in technology, healthcare, finance, engineering, operations, and executive leadership.

Career Opportunities Across Missouri

Missouri’s diverse economy supports professional careers across industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, technology, and agriculture. Whether you’re looking for an established corporate role or a position with a growing organization, explore openings that match your experience, skills, and compensation goals.

Find Roles That Match Your Goals

Use Ladders to discover vetted jobs with salaries of at least $100,000. Review each listing for details about responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation, then focus your search on opportunities that align with your career plans. Job availability and salary details vary by employer and role.

Build Your Career in the Show-Me State

From metropolitan career hubs to communities throughout Missouri, high-paying roles can offer different work environments and paths for advancement. Explore current listings and find professional opportunities that fit the way you want to work and grow.

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$120K - $170K *

Lead the development of scalable systems, balancing individual contributions with technical guidance. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex engineering challenges in security and AI, while evolvi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of networking by designing and implementing advanced SDN orchestration systems for high-performance, isolated networking in distributed computing environments, enabling seamless acces...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $215K *

Advance your career by leading software development initiatives, driving architecture design, and optimizing performance in a collaborative environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver s...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $234K *

Drive the growth of Honeycomb Private Cloud by leading a senior engineering team, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple engineering domains. Collaborate...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product delivery and drive continuous improvement in a creative, Agi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$205K - $225K *

Engineer core runtime surfaces for an AI platform, overseeing system design, operation, and compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance functionality and reliability in a fast-paced, high-au...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle while enhancing cybersecurity and ide...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $255K *

Elevate your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance availability and performance while mentoring engineers and driving...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in IT Operations. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and build innovative platform capabilities, driving impactful solutions and collaborating dir...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $341K *

Pioneer secure identity solutions by architecting a robust Identity & Trust platform. Lead multi-year strategies, drive high-impact initiatives, and mentor engineers to enhance customer onboarding and...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in software development, leading projects from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applications, optimize performance, and dr...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join our dynamic Payments Growth team to build innovative backend services and APIs that empower Hosts to maximize their earnings and drive business growth. Collaborate across functions to deliver imp...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $173K *

Transform data acquisition processes by leading the development of high-performance ingestion pipelines. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality, reliability, and security while shaping the fu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $167K *

Drive efficiency at the intersection of product development and customer engagement by building integrations and automations that empower teams with timely, relevant product knowledge and streamline w...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by supporting critical rental business applications, enhancing customer experience through collaboration with diverse teams. Drive solutions in a fast-paced environment while mentorin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Develop reliable backend systems and platforms that empower engineers. Own capabilities from design to production, enhance performance, and collaborate across teams to improve developer experience and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI integration across diverse products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll enhance capabilities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure secure...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $156K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for high-throughput labs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability while mentoring junior engineers and optimizing cloud...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $157K *

Join our dynamic team to design and enhance a web portal application, improving user experience and functionality. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to deliver impactful solutions that s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $209K *

Empower our team by driving innovative projects from concept to operation, enhancing the reliability and performance of our observability systems while collaborating in a fully remote environment focu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Join us to shape the future of secure software delivery by developing AI-driven workflows and orchestrating complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by developing scalable data solutions using functional Scala. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative cloud-based applications, collaborating to create high-quality products that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of high-paying jobs can I find in Missouri?question toggle

    Missouri listings may include professional roles in technology, healthcare, finance, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, operations, and executive leadership. Available positions depend on current employer hiring needs.

  • Do Missouri jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review the individual listing for its compensation information and requirements.

  • Where in Missouri can I search for jobs?question toggle

    Explore opportunities in cities such as Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, and Columbia, as well as other locations across Missouri. Availability varies by role and employer.

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    Browse current listings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation with your experience and career goals. Apply to positions that align with your background.