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.
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Avg. median salary
87.97
Cost of living index
$910
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Jefferson City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $93K | $44.49/hr |
| 32 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $89K | $42.85/hr |
| 33 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $89K | $42.77/hr |
| 34 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $85K | $41.01/hr |
| 35 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $85K | $40.99/hr |
| 36 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $85K | N/A |
| 37 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $85K | $40.87/hr |
| 38 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $40.83/hr |
| 39 | Database Administrators | Technology | $84K | $40.49/hr |
| 40 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $84K | $40.35/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$910/mo
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