Median DOL Salary
$88,107
Total DOL Filings
1,688
Companies Hiring
230
Cost of Living Index
88.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Columbia, MO$88,107
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Columbia, MO is 44.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Columbia
Highest-Paying Occupations in Columbia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $176,800 | +115.8% | 163 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | +50.2% | 21 |
| Dentists, General | $99,986 | N/A | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,811 | -17.5% | 14 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,647 | +3% | 15 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,000 | -29.3% | 8 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,845 | N/A | 7 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | +10.3% | 5 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,020 | -6.6% | 5 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $67,500 | -47% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,500 | -28.1% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $63,000 | -28.7% | 7 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $60,000 | -22.9% | 5 |
| Economists | $57,226 | -50.5% | 10 |
| Statisticians | $54,600 | -15.3% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $54,333 | -40.9% | 10 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $52,250 | -23.4% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $51,500 | -7.4% | 5 |
| Chemists | $48,922 | -40.1% | 18 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,476 | -51% | 22 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Missouri
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Missouri.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,550 | 1,210 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $217,400 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $216,990 | 2,470 |
| Pediatricians, General | $215,040 | 170 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $213,430 | 660 |
| Physicists | $180,450 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $158,930 | 4,050 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,210 | 550 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,670 | 1,960 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $143,730 | 930 |
Salary Trend in Columbia, MO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Columbia, MO has a cost of living index of 88.5, which is 11.5% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $112,994 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $176,800 | $199,774 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $146,893 |
| Dentists, General | $99,986 | $112,978 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,811 | $96,962 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,647 | $86,607 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.