Salaries in Columbia, MO

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Columbia, MO • 356 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $312,080190
      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
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $106,68030
      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
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $102,54050
      Lawyers $102,510410
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $102,470120
      Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $101,80050
      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 $82,120
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,11050
      Financial Risk Specialists $82,070150
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,030170
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $82,00060
      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
      Art Directors $80,06030
      Physical Therapists $79,870220
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $79,10040
      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
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,87030
      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
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $72,19030
      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
      Social Science Research Assistants $65,050160
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,040250
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $64,900130
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $64,670100
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $64,59030
      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
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $63,79050
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,710110
      Compliance Officers $63,560230
      Credit Analysts $63,440110
      Glaziers $63,35050
      Chemical Technicians $63,31050
      Writers and Authors $63,03040
      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 $61,320
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $61,10090
      Health Education Specialists $60,88050
      Training and Development Specialists $60,750290
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,70030
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,700120
      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 and Material Moving 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
      Clergy $55,28040
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $55,21030
      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
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,80030
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,190760
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,170200
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $51,83070
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $51,47040
      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
      Meter Readers, Utilities $49,02030
      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
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $48,48040
      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 $47,410
      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
      Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $46,500
      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
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $44,07030
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,820360
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $43,78080
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,61060
      Pest Control Workers $43,37040
      Audio and Video Technicians $43,24040
      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
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,05080
      Rehabilitation Counselors $41,850
      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
      Pharmacy Aides $41,02030
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $40,82040
      Printing Press Operators $40,56080
      Coaches and Scouts $40,540220
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $40,30050
      Nursing Assistants $40,1201,900
      Customer Service Representatives $40,0401,910
      File Clerks $40,03050
      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
      Medical Transcriptionists $36,82040
      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
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $34,77030
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,540200
      Recreation Workers $34,460150
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,120670
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,1001,280
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $34,10040
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,050110
      Stockers and Order Fillers $33,8801,830
      Cooks, Restaurant $33,8501,200
      Occupational Therapy Aides $33,48030
      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 $29,750
      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
      Bartenders $25,580640
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $25,580