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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $126K | $60.79/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $124K | $59.67/hr |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | Management | $123K | $59.21/hr |
| 14 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $121K | N/A |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $120K | $57.46/hr |
| 16 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $118K | $56.53/hr |
| 17 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $112K | $53.73/hr |
| 18 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $111K | $53.52/hr |
| 19 | Lawyers | Legal | $108K | $51.87/hr |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $108K | $51.87/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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