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DevOps Engineer Salary in Missouri

The median devops engineer salary in Missouri is $111,584 per year, which is 12% below the national median of $126,800.

Median Salary

$111,584

vs National

$-15,216

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

88%

DevOps Engineer Salary in Missouri by Experience

In Missouri, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $72,160, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,640 per year. The cost of living index in Missouri is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$72,160

$-9,840 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$112,640

$-15,360 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$156,640

$-21,360 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Missouri

Percentile	MO Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$70,576	$80,200	$-9,624
25th Percentile	$89,760	$102,000	$-12,240
Median (50th)	$111,584	$126,800	$-15,216
75th Percentile	$140,800	$160,000	$-19,200
90th Percentile	$171,600	$195,000	$-23,400

DevOps Engineer Salary by City in Missouri

The largest employment areas for devops engineers in Missouri include Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Kansas City, MO

$116,656

Pop. 508,090 · COL 92%

Saint Louis, MO

$114,120

Pop. 301,578 · COL 90%

Springfield, MO

$103,976

Pop. 169,176 · COL 82%

Columbia, MO

$111,584

Pop. 126,254 · COL 88%

Independence, MO

$107,780

Pop. 123,011 · COL 85%

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Missouri

Education

Most devops engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Missouri has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook in Missouri

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Missouri's demand may vary based on local industry trends.