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Top Paying Jobs in Jefferson City, MO

Jefferson City, MO has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 20,240 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Psychiatrists ($282,050), Family Medicine Physicians ($224,100), Physicians, All Other ($220,460). The cost of living index is 87.97 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $910/month.

$89K
Avg. median salary
87.97
Cost of living index
$910
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Jefferson City

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales$62K$29.74/hr
92Buyers and Purchasing AgentsBusiness & Finance$61K$29.45/hr
93Physical Therapist AssistantsHealthcare Support$61K$29.45/hr
94Healthcare Social WorkersCommunity & Social$61K$29.33/hr
95Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$61KN/A
96Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsConstruction & Trades$61K$29.26/hr
97Mechanical DraftersEngineering$61K$29.11/hr
98ChiropractorsHealthcare$60K$29.06/hr
99Training and Development SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$60K$29.05/hr
100Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesHealthcare$60K$29.01/hr

Affordability snapshot: Jefferson City

Cost of living vs. national average-12.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$910/mo

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