Occupations With the Highest Reported Median Wages in Jefferson City, MO

389 occupations have a published Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage in Jefferson City, MO for 2025. Rows are ordered by reported annual median wage.

Occupations

Occupation	Median annual wage	Employment	Salary page
Bill and Account Collectors	$35,520	90	View salary detail
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$35,450	40	View salary detail
Word Processors and Typists	$35,030	40	View salary detail
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$35,030	60	View salary detail
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$35,030	100	View salary detail
Stockers and Order Fillers	$34,980	1,430	View salary detail
Cooks, Restaurant	$34,670	460	View salary detail
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$34,540	1,040	View salary detail
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$34,510	410	View salary detail
Bakers	$34,370	40	View salary detail
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$33,920	90	View salary detail
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$33,190	160	View salary detail
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$31,840	340	View salary detail
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$31,750	130	View salary detail
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$31,540	210	View salary detail
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$31,220	90	View salary detail
Dishwashers	$30,860	150	View salary detail
Retail Salespersons	$30,400	1,540	View salary detail
Waiters and Waitresses	$30,280	820	View salary detail
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$30,210	150	View salary detail
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	$29,760	30	View salary detail
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$29,740	320	View salary detail
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$29,730	130	View salary detail
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	$29,650	70	View salary detail
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$29,580	520	View salary detail
Baristas	$29,580	520	View salary detail
Cashiers	$29,420	1,650	View salary detail
Animal Caretakers	$29,280	100	View salary detail
Food Preparation Workers	$29,200	260	View salary detail
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$29,160	80	View salary detail
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	$29,160	610	View salary detail
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$28,950	200	View salary detail
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$28,630	110	View salary detail
Bartenders	$28,630	250	View salary detail
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$28,600	140	View salary detail
Cooks, Fast Food	$28,600	1,320	View salary detail
Tutors	$28,600	110	View salary detail
Nannies	$28,600	350	View salary detail
Childcare Workers	$28,600	350	View salary detail

Career and skills data: O*NET (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.