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How much does an educational make in Columbia?

$51,260a year

Median yearly pay for educationals in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $24.64 an hour or $4,272 a month.

Hourly
$24.64
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
358 of 386
Jobs in the area
700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,780Median: $51,260Highest 10%: $73,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,780$21.53
25th$46,860$22.53
Median$51,260$24.64
75th$59,200$28.46
90th$73,130$35.16

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for educationals.

Kansas City, MO$60,820
St. Louis, MO$60,160
St. Joseph, MO$55,830
Cape Girardeau, MO$55,520
Jefferson City, MO$55,520
Springfield, MO$53,720
Joplin, MO$51,040
Educational salary in Missouri Educational 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
Rehabilitation Counselor$50,050
Community Health Worker$49,270
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$46,840
Child$45,460
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 an educational make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $24.64 ($51,260 a year).

Do educationals make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $51,260 against $64,330 nationally, 20% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $58,040, so Columbia pays 12% less.

Where does Columbia rank for educational pay?

358 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an educational make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,130 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.