Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Jefferson City
299 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Jefferson City belongs to Psychiatrists, at $282,050 per year. The lowest published median is $28,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tutors | $28,600 | 110 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 1,320 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 140 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 350 |
| Bartenders | $28,630 | 250 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,630 | 110 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,950 | 200 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,160 | 610 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,160 | 80 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,200 | 260 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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