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.
$97K
Avg. median salary
89.44
Cost of living index
$1,160
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Columbia
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $96K | N/A |
| 42 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $93K | $44.94/hr |
| 43 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $89K | $42.57/hr |
| 44 | Chemists | Science | $87K | $41.83/hr |
| 45 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.49/hr |
| 46 | Facilities Managers | Management | $86K | $41.22/hr |
| 47 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.93/hr |
| 48 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.86/hr |
| 49 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.8/hr |
| 50 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $84K | $40.54/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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