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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.7/hr |
| 92 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $72K | $34.41/hr |
| 93 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.28/hr |
| 94 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $70K | $33.46/hr |
| 95 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $69K | $33.36/hr |
| 96 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $69K | $33.26/hr |
| 97 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $69K | $32.98/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $68K | $32.75/hr |
| 99 | Interior Designers | Arts & Media | $68K | $32.59/hr |
| 100 | Chemical Technicians | Science | $68K | $32.58/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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