SOC 43-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Central Missouri
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
In Central Missouri, MO the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other is $51,630 a year, which is 13.1% higher than the national figure of $45,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Central Missouri, MO the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other is $51,630 a year, which is 13.1% higher than the national figure of $45,670. Half of workers earn between $39,310 and $58,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,450 and the ninetieth at $59,700.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.79 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Jefferson City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 148th of 371 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,450 | −35.5% |
| 25th | $39,310 | −13.9% |
| Median (50th) | $51,630 | +13.1% |
| 75th | $58,640 | +28.4% |
| 90th | $59,700 | +30.7% |
| Mean | $49,440 | +8.3% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson City | $55,740 | 440 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $49,440 | 40 | |
| 3 | St. Louis | $47,230 | 730 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $46,880 | 110 | |
| 5 | Kansas City | $42,330 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $51,630 goes as far as $56,861 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,861US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,630 a year, 13.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,450 to $59,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jefferson City, at $55,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Central Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $51,630, or $24.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,670, so pay in Central Missouri, MO is 13.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Missouri, MO earns more than $59,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jefferson City, at $55,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Central Missouri, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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