Columbia, MO
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Columbia, MO, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 285 detailed occupations covering about 75,650 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 17.4% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $177,230 | +104% | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $174,890 | -17.8% | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $168,620 | +1.4% | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $135,810 | -0.2% | 250 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $133,810 | -15.2% | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $124,540 | +21.4% | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $122,900 | -27.5% | 270 |
| Sales Managers | $118,960 | -12% | 140 |
| Physician Assistants | $109,420 | -15.8% | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $103,230 | -24.3% | 90 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,700 | -7.2% | 370 |
| Marketing Managers | $101,720 | -43.3% | 90 |
| Database Architects | $101,560 | -24.6% | 40 |
| Lawyers | $101,310 | -30.5% | 340 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $99,440 | -21.2% | 250 |
| Public Relations Managers | $99,060 | -26.5% | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $98,460 | -15.8% | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $98,100 | -26.5% | 130 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,920 | +43.9% | 120 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,300 | +0.9% | 80 |
| Computer Network Architects | $97,070 | -25.2% | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $96,860 | -18.7% | 110 |
| Facilities Managers | $95,040 | -7.1% | 80 |
| Software Developers | $94,310 | -43.4% | 540 |
| Industrial Engineers | $91,790 | -7.6% | 150 |