Columbia, MO
Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS data · Missouri statewide data
$53,605
Median Annual Wage
+29% since 2019
$55,120
Missouri Median
-3% vs state
93,400
Total Workers
320
Occupations Tracked
Columbia, MO is a Metropolitan Area with 320 tracked occupations and an estimated 93,400 total workers. Wages grew an average of 23.6% from 2019 to 2024, with Management Occupations and Computer and Mathematical Occupations offering the highest median salaries.
Wages by Occupation Group
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $199,350 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $193,220 |
| Chief Executives | $156,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,220 |
| Pharmacists | $134,540 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,790 |
| Human Resources Managers | $127,540 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,270 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $122,180 |
| Financial Managers | $121,720 |
Job Market Trends
2019 → 2024
+23.6%
avg wage growth since 2019
+11.5%
employment change since 2019
Fastest Wage Growth
| Driver/Sales Workers Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
+83.2%
$19,090 → $34,970
|
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
+78.5%
$29,830 → $53,250
|
| Nursing Assistants Healthcare Support Occupations |
+69.7%
$23,640 → $40,120
|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Community and Social Service Occupations |
+69.6%
$34,120 → $57,860
|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
+69.5%
$26,700 → $45,260
|
Most Jobs Added
| Cooks, Fast Food Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
+300.0%
550 → 2,220
|
| Computer Occupations, All Other Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
+200.0%
120 → 390
|
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
+200.0%
40 → 150
|
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Construction and Extraction Occupations |
+200.0%
60 → 180
|
| General and Operations Managers Management Occupations |
+100.0%
1,710 → 3,500
|
Wage Declines
| Chefs and Head Cooks Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
-17.2%
$60,850 → $50,400
|
| Sheet Metal Workers Construction and Extraction Occupations |
-16.4%
$67,950 → $56,840
|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
-11.8%
$55,720 → $49,150
|
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Protective Service Occupations |
-6.2%
$63,970 → $60,020
|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Management Occupations |
-6.0%
$85,220 → $80,070
|
Wage Trends in Columbia, MO
View data table
| Year | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 2024 latest | $53,605 |
| 2023 | $50,950 |
| 2022 | $47,110 |
| 2021 | $44,850 |
| 2020 | $44,120 |
| 2019 | $41,650 |