Pension Plans in Missouri, Ranked by Health Score
Missouri has 2 pension plans covering 340,000 participants. The average funding ratio is 81.5%, ranking #14 among all states. 1 plans are underfunded.
Missouri has 2 pension plans in our dataset, ranked below by the LakeQuality pension-health composite. The score combines current funding ratio (50%), multi-year funding trend (30%), and PBGC risk classification (20%) into a 0-100 grade.
Top-of-list plans usually combine funded ratios at or above 90% with stable multi-year trajectories and low PBGC risk. Public-sector teacher and employee retirement systems dominate the top rankings in many states because their large asset bases support institutional investment management. Each plan below links to its full profile — multi-year funding history, participant demographics, sponsor financials where available, and the underlying factors driving the composite grade.
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Total Plans
340,000
Participants
81.5%
Avg Funding
$56.5B
Total Assets
| # | Plan Name | Participants | Funding Ratio | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri Public School Retirement System (PSRS) | 220,000 | 83.8% | A |
| 2 | Missouri State Employees Retirement System (MOSERS) | 120,000 | 72.2% | B |
Frequently Asked Questions
Missouri has 2 pension plans covering 340,000 participants, with combined assets of $56.5B against $69.3B in liabilities.
The average funding ratio across Missouri pension plans is 81.5%. 1 of 2 plans (50%) are considered underfunded.
Missouri Public School Retirement System (PSRS) is the top-rated plan in Missouri with a funding ratio of 83.8% and a Pension Health Grade of A.
Plans ranked by Pension Health Score: 50% funding ratio, 30% 3-year funding trend, 20% PBGC risk level.