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How much does a child make in Columbia?

$45,460a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,788 a month.

Hourly
$21.86
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
367 of 390
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,630Median: $45,460Highest 10%: $58,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,630$17.13
25th$36,350$17.48
Median$45,460$21.86
75th$51,080$24.56
90th$58,920$28.33

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for childs.

Jefferson City, MO$51,710
St. Louis, MO$51,080
Kansas City, MO$49,880
St. Joseph, MO$49,060
Joplin, MO$48,600
Springfield, MO$47,980
Cape Girardeau, MO$46,430
Child salary in Missouri Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Healthcare Social Worker$60,540
Health Education Specialist$58,300
Substance Abuse$57,010
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,140
Educational$51,260
Rehabilitation Counselor$50,050
Community Health Worker$49,270
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$46,840
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,090
Community and Social Service Specialist$37,090
Salaries for every job in Columbia, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $21.86 ($45,460 a year).

Do childs make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $45,460 against $59,550 nationally, 24% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $48,520, so Columbia pays 6% less.

Where does Columbia rank for child pay?

367 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,920 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.