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On average, the employer spent $23,963 on individual employees in 2021, 51 percent more than in 2020.
The national median hourly wage is $19.14, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the OECD, the average yearly wage in the US is more than $60,000.
When calculating average compensation, only employees categorized as full time were included.
Top Missouri public employers paying the most in total salaries in 2021
| Rank | Employer | Average amount earned by employee from previous year | % Difference in Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Department of Corrections | $30,581 | 66.3% |
| 2 | The Department of Mental Health | $27,435 | 51% |
| 3 | The Department of Public Safety | $31,861 | 40.5% |
| 4 | The Department of Social Services | $28,069 | 64.9% |
| 5 | The Department of Transportation | $32,462 | 1.4% |
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