Job market report: Columbia, MO
Open jobs, pay and living costs in and around Columbia, from the listings JoRoute reads from employers' own job boards. Data as of November 5, 2026.
At a glance
- 39 open listings in Columbia; 39 jobs within 25 miles.
- ▲ 8 new in the last 7 days; 2 today.
- Typical listed pay: $96k a year ($104k at U.S.-average prices). Each employer counts once.
- Living costs in MO: 8% below the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 (U.S. average = 100)).
- No WARN layoff notices placed within 50 miles.
Most common jobs in Columbia
- Nurse · 7 listings · typical $76k a year
- Mechanic and technician · 4 listings · typical $46k a year
- Medical assistant · 4 listings · typical $50k a year
Employers hiring most
- Veterans Health Administration · 31 jobs
- U.S. Census Bureau · 1 job
- Transportation Security Administration · 1 job
- U.S. Army Reserve Command · 1 job
- Agricultural Research Service · 1 job
- Agriculture, Rural Development · 1 job
- Natural Resources Conservation Service · 1 job
- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology · 1 job
Nearby cities
- Jefferson City, MO · 9 jobs · 27 mi
- Eldon, MO · 1 job · 44 mi
- Mexico, MO · 1 job · 28 mi
- Moberly, MO · 1 job · 33 mi
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