Top Paying Jobs in Columbia, MO
Columbia, MO has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 23,550 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($312,080), Nurse Anesthetists ($310,170), Dentists, General ($207,450). The cost of living index is 89.44 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,160/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.44
Cost of living index
$1,160
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Columbia
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $312K | $150.04/hr |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $310K | $149.12/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $207K | $99.74/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $160K | $76.87/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $140K | $67.33/hr |
| 6 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $67.03/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $132K | $63.57/hr |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $130K | $62.59/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.36/hr |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $61.99/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Columbia
Cost of living vs. national average-10.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,160/mo
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