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Salaries in Columbia, MO

Browse salary data for 325 occupations in the Columbia, MO area. The average median salary across all occupations is $59,528.

Occupations

325

Avg Median Salary

$59,528

Highest Paying

$199,350

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Columbia, MO

All Occupations in Columbia, MO

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Dentists, General$199,35060
Nurse Anesthetists$193,22070
Chief Executives$156,060120
Architectural and Engineering Managers$136,22040
Pharmacists$134,540260
Physician Assistants$130,79090
Human Resources Managers$127,540150
Computer and Information Systems Managers$126,270320
Natural Sciences Managers$122,18050
Financial Managers$121,720650
Managers, All Other$118,890230
Marketing Managers$113,170160
Database Architects$110,54050
Nurse Practitioners$109,870250
Veterinarians$109,580130
Personal Financial Advisors$108,18080
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$108,020340
Medical and Health Services Managers$107,540480
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106,19080
Fundraising Managers$106,07030
Computer Network Architects$105,92080
Public Relations Managers$105,67040
Industrial Production Managers$105,16080
Industrial Engineers$104,930120
Administrative Services Managers$104,210240
Construction Managers$103,990110
Lawyers$102,510410
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$102,470120
Software Developers$100,680530
Engineers, All Other$100,65040
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$98,69080
Financial Specialists, All Other$96,160160
Speech-Language Pathologists$95,640110
Database Administrators$93,38060
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93,190220
Sales Managers$92,890250
Occupational Therapists$92,750140
Facilities Managers$91,76080
Marriage and Family Therapists$90,48030
Computer Systems Analysts$89,160140
Mechanical Engineers$89,09080
Information Security Analysts$88,650110
Dental Hygienists$88,400110
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87,870200
Computer Occupations, All Other$87,610390
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,19080
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$85,63070
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85,17040
Management Analysts$84,620500
Project Management Specialists$83,670530
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$83,640140
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82,99090
Data Scientists$82,860150
Chemists$82,30080
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,30080
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,120N/A
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,11050
Financial Risk Specialists$82,070150
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,030170
Radiation Therapists$82,00060
Civil Engineers$81,600120
Registered Nurses$81,3703,640
Financial and Investment Analysts$81,120120
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,22060
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$80,07080
Physical Therapists$79,870220
Loan Officers$78,110510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,010260
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,940460
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$77,23090
Financial Examiners$76,29080
Chiropractors$75,66050
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$75,63060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$75,49080
General and Operations Managers$75,3003,500
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,96030
Web Developers$74,55050
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$74,53070
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$74,17080
Insurance Sales Agents$73,480250
Biological Scientists, All Other$72,55070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530250
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,050320
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$69,74060
Tool and Die Makers$69,71040
Social and Community Service Managers$69,670110
Operations Research Analysts$69,28060
Power Plant Operators$68,46030
Accountants and Auditors$68,170790
Family Medicine Physicians$67,150760
Respiratory Therapists$66,960150
Cost Estimators$66,310170
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$66,20070
Human Resources Specialists$65,610600
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,040250
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$64,900130
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$64,56060
Interior Designers$64,52060
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$64,410400
Dietitians and Nutritionists$64,31080
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$64,260210
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63,710110
Compliance Officers$63,560230
Credit Analysts$63,440110
Glaziers$63,35050
Chemical Technicians$63,31050
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62,97090
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62,820260
Surveyors$62,61030
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,5601,030
Insurance Underwriters$62,510260
Logisticians$62,300130
Web and Digital Interface Designers$61,98030
Food Service Managers$61,96090
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$61,90030
Paramedics$61,720110
Athletic Trainers$61,71050
Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,37060
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$61,320N/A
Property Appraisers and Assessors$61,10090
Health Education Specialists$60,88050
Training and Development Specialists$60,750290
Physical Therapist Assistants$60,700120
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,70030
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,630260
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,470390
Computer Network Support Specialists$60,380160
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,07050
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$60,02080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,700730
Construction and Building Inspectors$59,63050
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59,410130
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$59,200260
Construction Laborers$59,180500
Instructional Coordinators$58,810170
Community Health Workers$58,77050
Editors$58,74060
Electricians$58,680300
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,660370
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,60060
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$57,860300
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,690120
Postal Service Clerks$57,68050
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,490110
Real Estate Brokers$57,31070
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57,280120
Healthcare Social Workers$57,110170
Sheet Metal Workers$56,84090
Fundraisers$56,74090
Architectural and Civil Drafters$56,44080
Postal Service Mail Carriers$56,330220
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$56,170640
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,870270
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$55,57050
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,520240
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55,290180
Public Relations Specialists$54,830350
Roofers$54,76070
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$54,600130
Medical Records Specialists$54,020230
Computer User Support Specialists$53,980410
Carpenters$53,890490
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53,670350
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,540830
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53,250150
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$53,080130
Home Appliance Repairers$52,83050
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,190760
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$52,170200
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51,83070
Producers and Directors$51,090100
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,000190
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$50,790120
Surgical Technologists$50,550120
Skincare Specialists$50,50040
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,490280
Chefs and Head Cooks$50,40070
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$50,26060
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50,25050
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50,18080
Advertising Sales Agents$50,09080
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,71070
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,51050
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$49,150120
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49,09040
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,860290
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$48,82080
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$48,69090
Graphic Designers$48,640110
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,630620
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,40050
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,36060
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$48,310110
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,140100
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,840260
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$47,730360
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,6401,200
Machinists$47,410N/A
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,38040
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$47,34060
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$47,28030
Public Safety Telecommunicators$47,27070
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,17050
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,03040
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,97030
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46,750330
Highway Maintenance Workers$46,490120
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,470990
Production Workers, All Other$46,230350
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,22040
Medical Equipment Preparers$46,170140
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46,170150
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,060560
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$45,960390
Bill and Account Collectors$45,950110
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,910280
Emergency Medical Technicians$45,67080
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$45,39070
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,2601,270
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$44,93050
Dental Assistants$44,850210
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,530600
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$44,12080
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$44,110180
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43,820360
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43,78080
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43,61060
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$43,16090
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$43,12080
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,990170
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,8001,370
Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,790160
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42,73080
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,620160
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42,500130
Rehabilitation Counselors$41,850N/A
Billing and Posting Clerks$41,740270
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,690620
Psychiatric Technicians$41,650260
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41,64040
Light Truck Drivers$41,530520
Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,310160
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$41,10070
Office Clerks, General$41,0602,340
Helpers--Production Workers$41,06060
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$40,82040
Printing Press Operators$40,56080
Coaches and Scouts$40,540220
Nursing Assistants$40,1201,900
Customer Service Representatives$40,0401,910
Real Estate Sales Agents$40,02080
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$39,74040
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$39,730100
Biological Technicians$39,56080
Residential Advisors$38,83050
Couriers and Messengers$38,45050
Pharmacy Technicians$38,140470
Social and Human Service Assistants$37,870250
Medical Assistants$37,590410
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37,44050
Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,380190
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37,19040
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$37,09080
Bus Drivers, School$37,020600
Firefighters$36,880190
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,850890
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,480110
Parts Salespersons$36,350180
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,3002,820
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,1401,230
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,020920
Security Guards$35,940630
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,860310
Opticians, Dispensing$35,82060
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,650250
Tellers$35,350290
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$35,300420
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,190130
Driver/Sales Workers$34,970290
Library Technicians$34,900130
Data Entry Keyers$34,84060
Counter and Rental Clerks$34,540200
Recreation Workers$34,460150
Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,120670
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$34,10040
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,1001,280
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,050110
Stockers and Order Fillers$33,8801,830
Cooks, Restaurant$33,8501,200
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,590170
Bakers$32,400150
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,250670
Butchers and Meat Cutters$31,88060
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,760240
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,360540
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$30,8201,920
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,680210
Retail Salespersons$30,4802,410
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,440310
Tutors$30,25090
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$29,990110
Floral Designers$29,93040
Library Assistants, Clerical$29,79080
Physical Therapist Aides$29,75040
Cooks, Short Order$29,750N/A
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,500320
Dishwashers$29,300310
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,260320
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,040100
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$28,990200
Food Preparation Workers$28,940530
Cashiers$28,7702,280
Animal Caretakers$28,700270
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,640180
Childcare Workers$28,590490
Parking Attendants$28,34030
Cooks, Fast Food$28,2002,220
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,100700
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,0901,300
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,430410
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,320390
Waiters and Waitresses$25,9502,260
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$25,87040
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$25,580N/A
Bartenders$25,580640