Columbia, MO
Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS data · Missouri statewide data
$53,605
Median Annual Wage
+35% since 2014
$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 37.8% from 2014 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
2014 → 2024
+37.8%
avg wage growth since 2014
+11.8%
employment change since 2014
Fastest Wage Growth
| Financial Specialists, All Other Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+125.5%
$42,640 → $96,160
|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
+121.4%
$19,330 → $42,790
|
| Helpers--Production Workers Production Occupations |
+120.5%
$18,620 → $41,060
|
| Chemical Technicians Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
+116.8%
$29,200 → $63,310
|
| Loan Officers Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+115.4%
$36,270 → $78,110
|
Most Jobs Added
| Cooks, Fast Food Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
+500.0%
320 → 2,220
|
| Logisticians Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+300.0%
30 → 130
|
| Physical Therapist Assistants Healthcare Support Occupations |
+300.0%
30 → 120
|
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
+300.0%
30 → 130
|
| Human Resources Managers Management Occupations |
+200.0%
50 → 150
|
Wage Declines
| Industrial Production Managers Management Occupations |
-13.2%
$121,100 → $105,160
|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
-9.5%
$92,380 → $83,640
|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
-9.5%
$70,370 → $63,710
|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
-8.3%
$53,620 → $49,150
|
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
-5.9%
$58,000 → $54,600
|
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 |
| 2018 | $39,930 |
| 2017 | $40,235 |
| 2016 | $41,320 |
| 2015 | $38,760 |
| 2014 | $39,610 |