Determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within the guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 14,170 | 58.82 | 25.94 | 75.26 | 122,350 | 53,960 | 156,550 |
| Joplin MSA | 300 | 49.01 | 20.92 | 63.05 | 101,940 | 43,520 | 131,140 |
| Columbia MSA | 300 | 65.09 | 31.89 | 81.69 | 135,380 | 66,330 | 169,910 |
| St Joseph MSA | 270 | 49.54 | 22.69 | 62.96 | 103,030 | 47,200 | 130,950 |
| Springfield MSA | 720 | 55.02 | 24.30 | 70.38 | 114,450 | 50,550 | 146,400 |
| St Louis MSA | 7,860 | 61.42 | 28.76 | 77.75 | 127,740 | 59,810 | 161,710 |
| Central Region* | 1,160 | 49.44 | 20.85 | 63.73 | 102,835 | 43,376 | 132,564 |
| Northeast Region* | 320 | 46.19 | 22.31 | 58.13 | 96,077 | 46,411 | 120,910 |
| Northwest Region* | 820 | 30.05 | 12.42 | 38.86 | 62,495 | 25,832 | 80,827 |
| South Central Region* | 270 | 47.03 | 27.27 | 56.91 | 97,827 | 56,729 | 118,376 |
| Southeast Region* | 470 | 53.19 | 23.72 | 67.93 | 110,645 | 49,344 | 141,295 |
| Southwest Region* | 420 | 48.47 | 21.28 | 62.07 | 100,826 | 44,257 | 129,110 |
| West Central Region* | 210 | 44.79 | 20.30 | 57.03 | 93,159 | 42,228 | 118,625 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 300 | 50.47 | 26.48 | 62.47 | 104,988 | 55,087 | 129,938 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 14,010 | 15,800 | 1,790 | 12.78 | 619 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 4,300 | 4,820 | 520 | 12.09 | 187 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 7,840 | 8,640 | 800 | 10.20 | 327 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 1,210 | 1,390 | 180 | 14.88 | 56 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 390 | 420 | 30 | 7.69 | 15 | Outstanding |
| Ozark Region* | 910 | 1,060 | 150 | 16.48 | 44 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 240 | 270 | 30 | 12.50 | 10 | Outstanding |
| Southeast Region* | 580 | 630 | 50 | 8.62 | 24 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 480 | 530 | 50 | 10.42 | 20 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 380 | 400 | 20 | 5.26 | 14 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree
in one of the following
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce