How much does a physician make in Columbia?
$312,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $150.04 an hour or $26,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $150.04
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $150,000Median: $312,100Highest 10%: $393,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| 25th | $250,100 | $120.24 | |
| Median | $312,100 | $150.04 | |
| 75th | $370,000 | $177.88 | |
| 90th | $393,700 | $189.28 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Joplin, MO | $324,100 |
| Springfield, MO | $300,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $246,400 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $239,200 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $220,500 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $217,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $126,300 |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,200 |
| Dentist | $207,500 |
| Pharmacist | $139,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $132,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $102,500 |
| Veterinarian | $99,620 |
| Occupational Therapist | $98,550 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $97,610 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $88,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $150.04 ($312,100 a year).
Do physicians make more in Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $312,100 against $265,900 nationally, 17% more.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $228,000, so Columbia pays 37% more.
Where does Columbia rank for physician pay?
127 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $150,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $393,700 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.