How much does a child make in Jefferson City?
$51,710a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Jefferson City, MO metro area. That is $24.86 an hour or $4,309 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.86
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,920Median: $51,710Highest 10%: $71,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| 25th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $51,710 | $24.86 | |
| 75th | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| 90th | $71,800 | $34.52 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for childs.
| 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 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Jefferson City, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Jefferson City?
The median hourly pay in the Jefferson City, MO metro area is $24.86 ($51,710 a year).
Do childs make more in Jefferson City than the national average?
No: $51,710 against $59,550 nationally, 13% less.
How does Jefferson City compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,520, so Jefferson City pays 7% more.
Where does Jefferson City rank for child pay?
258 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Jefferson City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,800 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.