Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Jefferson City
299 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Jefferson City belongs to Tutors, at $28,600 per year. The highest is $282,050.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutors | $28,600 | 110 | |
| 2 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,600 | 1,320 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 140 | |
| 4 | Childcare Workers | $28,600 | 350 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $28,630 | 250 | |
| 6 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,630 | 110 | |
| 7 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,950 | 200 | |
| 8 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,160 | 610 | |
| 9 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,160 | 80 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $29,200 | 260 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $282,050 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $224,100 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $220,460 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $208,630 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,470 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,340 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $130,190 | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,710 | 130 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,330 | 250 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,890 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $123,340 | 320 |
| Sales Managers | $121,840 | 150 |
| Marketing Managers | $118,540 | 110 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,670 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $113,090 | 120 |
| Construction Managers | $108,260 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $106,850 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $102,840 | 280 |
| Veterinarians | $101,230 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,070 | 90 |
| Database Architects | $97,560 | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $96,830 | 100 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $96,720 | 200 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $95,990 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $95,110 | 50 |
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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