How much does a hotel make in Columbia?
$32,190a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $15.48 an hour or $2,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.48
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 179 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $32,190Highest 10%: $37,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,910 | $14.38 | |
| Median | $32,190 | $15.48 | |
| 75th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 90th | $37,180 | $17.88 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for hotels.
| St. Louis, MO | $35,970 |
| Kansas City, MO | $35,530 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,020 |
| Springfield, MO | $31,520 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $31,220 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbia, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $15.48 ($32,190 a year).
Do hotels make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $32,190 against $35,070 nationally, 8% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $34,560, so Columbia pays 7% less.
Where does Columbia rank for hotel pay?
179 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,180 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.