Salaries in Columbia, MO metro area
Typical pay for 336 jobs in the Columbia, MO metro area. The median for all workers is $47,260 a year ($22.72 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$47,260
Median hourly
$22.72
Workers
107,680
vs U.S. median
-7%
Highest paying jobs in Columbia, MO
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $312,080 | 190 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,170 | 90 |
| Dentists, General | $207,450 | 60 |
| Chief Executive | $159,890 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,040 | 50 |
| Pharmacist | $139,430 | 280 |
| Physician Assistant | $132,220 | 140 |
| Human Resources Manager | $130,190 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,700 | 340 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,930 | 330 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $126,440 | 50 |
| Financial Manager | $124,120 | 660 |
| Managers, All Other | $123,150 | 330 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,590 | 130 |
| Marketing Manager | $119,520 | 210 |
Most common jobs in Columbia, MO
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 3,680 | $84,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,440 | $75,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,000 | $36,860 |
| Retail Salesperson | 2,610 | $31,390 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,470 | $29,110 |
| Cashier | 2,340 | $29,910 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,330 | $44,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,120 | $29,250 |
| Nursing Assistant | 2,040 | $41,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,880 | $34,720 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1,870 | $41,210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,410 | $29,390 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,350 | $39,680 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,290 | $45,870 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,270 | $35,510 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Missouri.
All 336 jobs by category
Management Occupations (22)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (23)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (14)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (10)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (8)Community and Social Service Occupations (12)Legal Occupations (2)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (33)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (12)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (34)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (7)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (10)Sales and Related Occupations (15)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (35)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (15)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (19)Production Occupations (19)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (12)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $111,310 | $53.52 | 80 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $66,380 | $31.91 | 80 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $80,330 | $38.62 | 470 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $77,760 | $37.39 | 180 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $56,670 | $27.25 | 430 |
| Data Scientist | $80,980 | $38.93 | 190 |
| Database Administrator | $79,240 | $38.10 | 80 |
| Database Architect | $99,000 | $47.60 | 30 |
| Information Security Analyst | $97,600 | $46.92 | 110 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $78,610 | $37.79 | 240 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $62,830 | $30.21 | 30 |
| Software Developer | $101,020 | $48.57 | 530 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $75,520 | $36.31 | 70 |
| Web Developer | $81,050 | $38.97 | 30 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $82,430 | $39.63 | 60 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $57,410 | $27.60 | 80 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $101,800 | $48.94 | 50 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,450 | $30.03 | 40 |
| Civil Engineer | $83,950 | $40.36 | 130 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $71,560 | $34.41 | 50 |
| Engineers, All Other | $104,760 | $50.36 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $52,800 | $25.38 | 30 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,130 | $48.62 | 140 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $82,200 | $39.52 | 80 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $76,400 | $36.73 | 70 |
| Biological Technician | $51,630 | $24.82 | 50 |
| Chemical Technician | $67,760 | $32.58 | 50 |
| Chemist | $87,000 | $41.83 | 90 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $82,020 | $39.43 | 90 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $75,870 | $36.48 | 30 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $80,250 | $38.58 | 70 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $65,050 | $31.28 | 160 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $45,460 | $21.85 | 390 |
| Clergy | $55,280 | $26.58 | 40 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $37,090 | $17.83 | 50 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,270 | $23.69 | 80 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $51,260 | $24.64 | 700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $58,300 | $28.03 | 70 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,540 | $29.11 | 160 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $54,140 | $26.03 | 60 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $46,840 | $22.52 | 80 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,050 | $24.06 | 110 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,090 | $19.27 | 300 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $57,010 | $27.41 | 350 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $107,890 | $51.87 | 400 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $49,390 | $23.74 | 230 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $80,060 | $38.49 | 30 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $43,240 | $20.79 | 40 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $40,300 | $19.37 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $48,290 | — | 290 |
| Editor | $54,250 | $26.08 | 50 |
| Floral Designer | $35,360 | $17.00 | 50 |
| Graphic Designer | $49,490 | $23.79 | 140 |
| Interior Designer | $67,780 | $32.59 | 80 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $35,030 | $16.84 | 60 |
| Producers and Directors | $48,750 | $23.44 | 90 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $47,700 | $22.93 | 540 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,030 | $30.30 | 40 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $46,920 | $22.56 | 220 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,860 | $17.72 | 3,000 |
| Medical Assistant | $41,350 | $19.88 | 380 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,340 | $22.28 | 160 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $36,820 | $17.70 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $41,290 | $19.85 | 2,040 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $33,480 | $16.09 | 30 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,810 | $30.20 | 80 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $41,020 | $19.72 | 30 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $29,130 | $14.01 | 40 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,540 | $30.55 | 110 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $34,900 | $16.78 | 130 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $42,620 | $20.49 | 220 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $61,170 | $29.41 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $59,320 | $28.52 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $81,340 | $39.11 | 90 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,600 | $13.75 | 80 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $62,080 | $29.85 | 310 |
| Security Guard | $36,950 | $17.76 | 640 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $28,600 | $13.75 | 680 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $52,870 | $25.42 | 60 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,110 | $13.99 | 2,470 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $33,900 | $16.30 | 550 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,240 | $16.94 | 990 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $35,260 | $16.95 | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,860 | $14.35 | 440 |
| Dishwasher | $30,780 | $14.80 | 300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,390 | $14.13 | 1,410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,060 | $18.30 | 900 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $29,710 | $14.28 | 470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,800 | $15.77 | 330 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | $13.75 | 380 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,250 | $14.06 | 2,120 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $42,570 | $20.47 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $47,750 | $22.96 | 70 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,510 | $17.07 | 1,270 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,060 | $17.82 | 830 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,600 | $16.16 | 670 |
| Pest Control Worker | $43,370 | $20.85 | 40 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $51,470 | $24.75 | 40 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | $15.00 | 190 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,950 | $14.40 | 280 |
| Childcare Worker | $29,070 | $13.98 | 470 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $35,090 | $16.87 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $41,990 | $20.19 | 30 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,900 | $17.26 | 270 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,860 | $17.72 | 150 |
| Residential Advisor | $49,630 | $23.86 | 60 |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,000 | $21.64 | 60 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,200 | $15.00 | 60 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $57,140 | $27.47 | 60 |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $14.38 | 2,340 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $35,240 | $16.94 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $68,130 | $32.75 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $44,500 | $21.40 | 600 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,890 | $29.27 | 350 |
| Parts Salesperson | $37,710 | $18.13 | 200 |
| Real Estate Broker | $55,230 | $26.55 | n/a |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $38,620 | $18.57 | 100 |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,390 | $15.09 | 2,610 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $30,950 | $14.88 | 120 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $46,140 | $22.18 | 400 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $55,200 | $26.54 | 570 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $93,480 | $44.94 | 60 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $46,840 | $22.52 | 390 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $37,820 | $18.18 | 60 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $72,190 | $34.71 | 30 |
| Carpenter | $56,160 | $27.00 | 510 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $59,090 | $28.41 | 160 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $61,170 | $29.41 | 50 |
| Construction Laborer | $56,810 | $27.31 | 470 |
| Electrician | $61,500 | $29.57 | 290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,060 | $37.53 | 310 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $48,780 | $23.45 | 180 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $46,000 | $22.12 | 40 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $56,770 | $27.29 | 310 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $46,260 | $22.24 | 160 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,010 | $27.89 | 310 |
| Roofer | $46,530 | $22.37 | 60 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $54,550 | $26.23 | 60 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $79,100 | $38.03 | 40 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $44,090 | $21.20 | 580 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $33,030 | $15.88 | 380 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $35,600 | $17.12 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,450 | $28.10 | 280 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $52,820 | $25.39 | 850 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $41,650 | $20.03 | 120 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,070 | $18.30 | 1,250 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,710 | $20.53 | 560 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $39,520 | $19.00 | 120 |
| Parking Attendant | $31,050 | $14.93 | 50 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,300 | $17.45 | 290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,720 | $16.69 | 1,880 |