Salaries in Jefferson City, MO

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO • 324 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Psychiatrists $282,05040
      Family Medicine Physicians $223,23040
      Physicians, All Other $209,50070
      Dentists, General $194,38050
      Physician Assistants $135,34040
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $134,53060
      Chief Executives $132,350150
      Pharmacists $127,930110
      Nurse Practitioners $124,850130
      Natural Sciences Managers $120,64030
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $114,930240
      Industrial Production Managers $111,360110
      Financial Managers $106,000350
      Human Resources Managers $100,650120
      Software Developers $99,740250
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,650270
      Veterinarians $99,56040
      Construction Managers $97,68060
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $96,780100
      Marketing Managers $96,55090
      Medical and Health Services Managers $96,140220
      Electrical Engineers $94,660110
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $93,02060
      Physical Therapists $92,73060
      Lawyers $91,830450
      Administrative Services Managers $91,690120
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $90,51060
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $90,32030
      Sales Managers $90,250180
      Public Relations Managers $90,02070
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $88,780180
      Managers, All Other $87,420870
      Civil Engineers $86,130170
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $86,080310
      Facilities Managers $85,34060
      Information Security Analysts $84,83050
      Speech-Language Pathologists $83,74050
      Database Architects $82,80050
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,76050
      Dental Hygienists $80,65060
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,380340
      Project Management Specialists $80,250470
      Industrial Engineers $79,65090
      Computer Systems Analysts $79,48090
      Financial Examiners $79,39060
      Mechanical Engineers $79,23040
      Web Developers $77,85090
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,580350
      Respiratory Therapists $77,50050
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,44030
      Sheet Metal Workers $77,390290
      Computer Network Architects $76,91080
      Tax Preparers $75,99030
      Insurance Underwriters $75,97060
      Registered Nurses $75,9301,450
      Computer Occupations, All Other $75,710320
      Occupational Therapists $75,37050
      General and Operations Managers $74,9402,370
      Computer Programmers $73,86040
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,64040
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,740100
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $72,57060
      Management Analysts $72,360560
      Education Administrators, All Other $72,03030
      Database Administrators $71,330130
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $70,88030
      Emergency Management Directors $70,75050
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,660180
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $69,990100
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $69,46030
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $68,740250
      Private Detectives and Investigators $68,33030
      Engineers, All Other $66,790120
      Cost Estimators $66,200200
      Financial and Investment Analysts $65,950130
      Budget Analysts $65,50090
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $64,99060
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,700980
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,84080
      Instructional Coordinators $62,90060
      Construction and Building Inspectors $62,73040
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,690480
      Data Scientists $62,65060
      Electricians $61,960420
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,61060
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $61,34040
      Insurance Sales Agents $61,270150
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $60,95030
      Social and Community Service Managers $60,760100
      Loan Officers $60,730300
      Mechanical Drafters $60,55040
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $60,48080
      Chiropractors $60,45030
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $60,440160
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,15090
      Fundraisers $60,02030
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,760280
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,69080
      Statisticians $59,590310
      Labor Relations Specialists $59,45090
      Financial Specialists, All Other $59,340130
      Human Resources Specialists $59,160540
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,840710
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,690190
      Postal Service Clerks $58,65050
      Computer User Support Specialists $58,590740
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,560260
      Roofers $58,240100
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,990530
      Physical Therapist Assistants $57,80030
      Editors $57,57030
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,42060
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $57,20040
      Public Relations Specialists $57,180240
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050130
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050340
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $56,63050
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,53060
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $56,530110
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $56,35080
      Accountants and Auditors $56,3301,060
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,050220
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,890350
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $55,580600
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $55,57040
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $55,46030
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $55,42060
      Conservation Scientists $55,410190
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,380150
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,94050
      Construction Laborers $54,560510
      Biological Scientists, All Other $54,080160
      Computer Network Support Specialists $54,020110
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $53,930160
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $53,770100
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,92060
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $52,91050
      Agricultural Inspectors $52,71030
      Training and Development Specialists $52,700240
      Health Education Specialists $52,400200
      Food Service Managers $52,31040
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,060240
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,970100
      Real Estate Brokers $51,83050
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $51,37080
      Carpenters $50,880370
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $50,270490
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960360
      Rehabilitation Counselors $49,64060
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,500120
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,35050
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,220320
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,210180
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $49,150180
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $49,100460
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $48,920160
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,590100
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $48,45030
      Healthcare Social Workers $48,420110
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,33040
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,320250
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,21090
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,170150
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,01060
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,01040
      Printing Press Operators $48,010140
      Chefs and Head Cooks $48,00030
      Graphic Designers $47,91080
      Therapists, All Other $47,84040
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,800960
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $47,660140
      Audio and Video Technicians $47,40040
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,38030
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $47,20060
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,98060
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,76060
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,750330
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750200
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $46,69070
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $46,52070
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $46,48030
      Machinists $46,41040
      Paramedics $46,34070
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,34070
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,280170
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,160190
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,150880
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $45,99040
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,960100
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,91040
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,83040
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $45,810140
      Logisticians $45,79070
      Community Health Workers $45,78040
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $45,76030
      Coaches and Scouts $45,690130
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,570410
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,46090
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390210
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,39090
      Medical Records Specialists $45,24050
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $45,07030
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $45,00070
      Social Workers, All Other $44,99050
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,22060
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,03060
      Social and Human Service Assistants $43,980140
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,880880
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,510400
      Compliance Officers $43,470650
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $43,47080
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300210
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $43,05070
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $42,740130
      Security Guards $42,420430
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,26060
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,810540
      Billing and Posting Clerks $41,620140
      Procurement Clerks $41,500180
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,380260
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310620
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,270260
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $40,930470
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,8401,030
      Funeral Attendants $40,71060
      Bill and Account Collectors $40,66080
      New Accounts Clerks $40,65030
      Agricultural Technicians $40,540140
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,32040
      Light Truck Drivers $40,100300
      Customer Service Representatives $40,0801,140
      Order Clerks $40,050130
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,01030
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $39,730140
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $39,60080
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,4001,040
      Legislators $39,270230
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $39,15060
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,120170
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $38,59030
      Office Clerks, General $38,5301,570
      Bus Drivers, School $38,280210
      Driver/Sales Workers $38,260200
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,0501,920
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,770120
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,69030
      Dental Assistants $37,670170
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,360170
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,190
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,11070
      Real Estate Sales Agents $36,97050
      Medical Assistants $36,890300
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $36,79080
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $36,750300
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,71060
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,7001,130
      Firefighters $36,690170
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,690440
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,68050
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,490180
      Production Workers, All Other $36,440150
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210180
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $36,200120
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,150140
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,980550
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,92050
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,92050
      Residential Advisors $35,64060
      Parts Salespersons $35,600120
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,520440
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,450100
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $35,45040
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $35,29050
      Nursing Assistants $35,260590
      Tellers $35,120350
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $35,03060
      Word Processors and Typists $35,03040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,000100
      Library Technicians $34,58030
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,52050
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $33,92090
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,920130
      Recreation Workers $33,870110
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $33,79090
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,780410
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,450150
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,32090
      Data Entry Keyers $33,26060
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $32,850190
      Bakers $31,41080
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,830100
      Stockers and Order Fillers $30,8201,350
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,7001,160
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,210150
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,140210
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,1301,070
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,83090
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,810160
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,800580
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $29,76030
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,730100
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,670490
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,160610
      Dishwashers $28,980140
      Retail Salespersons $28,9101,330
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,790380
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,640120
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,49090
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,330320
      Food Preparation Workers $28,110330
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,940530
      Childcare Workers $27,850380
      Floral Designers $27,67040
      Cashiers $27,6101,810
      Animal Caretakers $27,44090
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,4201,300
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $27,110140
      Library Assistants, Clerical $26,97050
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,950170
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,650130
      Tutors $25,58090
      Bartenders $25,580250
      Waiters and Waitresses $25,580820
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,58080