Metro profile · CBSA 17860

Healthcare wages in Columbia, MO

33 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 33 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Columbia

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

33 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Nurse Anesthetistsnursing$310,170$296,21253
Dentists, Generalphysician$207,450$198,11551
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$312,080$298,03650
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$67,400$64,36748
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$36,860$35,20147
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$97,610$93,21847
Pharmacistsallied$139,430$133,15646
Occupational Therapistsallied$98,550$94,11546
Dental Assistantssupport$46,920$44,80946
Paramedicsallied$43,980$42,00146
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$43,300$41,35246
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$43,170$41,22746
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$44,810$42,79446
Nurse Practitionersnursing$128,930$123,12846
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$61,670$58,89546
Nursing Assistantssupport$41,290$39,43246
Physician Assistantsphysician$132,220$126,27046
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$88,540$84,55645
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$63,540$60,68145
Medical Assistantssupport$41,350$39,48945
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$64,590$61,68344
Registered Nursesnursing$84,330$80,53544
Respiratory Therapistsallied$69,400$66,27744
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$69,170$66,05744
Occupational Therapy Assistantssupport$62,810$59,98444
Occupational Therapy Aidessupport$33,480$31,97344
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$37,750$36,05143
Radiation Therapistsallied$84,980$81,15643
Physical Therapistsallied$83,320$79,57143
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$76,930$73,46843
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