Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Columbia, Missouri

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#50. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors

- Median annual wage: $55,870
- Median hourly wage: $26.86
- Total employment: 270 people (2.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

- Median annual wage: $56,170
- Median hourly wage: $27.01
- Total employment: 640 people (6.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Postal service mail carriers

- Median annual wage: $56,330
- Median hourly wage: $27.08
- Total employment: 220 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Architectural and civil drafters

- Median annual wage: $56,440
- Median hourly wage: $27.13
- Total employment: 80 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Sheet metal workers

- Median annual wage: $56,840
- Median hourly wage: $27.33
- Total employment: 90 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Automotive body and related repairers

- Median annual wage: $57,280
- Median hourly wage: $27.54
- Total employment: 120 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Real estate brokers

- Median annual wage: $57,310
- Median hourly wage: $27.55
- Total employment: 70 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $57,490
- Median hourly wage: $27.64
- Total employment: 110 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Postal service clerks

- Median annual wage: $57,680
- Median hourly wage: $27.73
- Total employment: 50 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

- Median annual wage: $57,690
- Median hourly wage: $27.74
- Total employment: 120 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders

- Median annual wage: $58,600
- Median hourly wage: $28.18
- Total employment: 60 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

- Median annual wage: $58,660
- Median hourly wage: $28.20
- Total employment: 370 people (3.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Electricians

- Median annual wage: $58,680
- Median hourly wage: $28.21
- Total employment: 300 people (2.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Community health workers

- Median annual wage: $58,770
- Median hourly wage: $28.25
- Total employment: 50 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Construction laborers

- Median annual wage: $59,180
- Median hourly wage: $28.45
- Total employment: 500 people (4.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Property, real estate, and community association managers

- Median annual wage: $59,410
- Median hourly wage: $28.56
- Total employment: 130 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Construction and building inspectors

- Median annual wage: $59,630
- Median hourly wage: $28.67
- Total employment: 50 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

- Median annual wage: $59,700
- Median hourly wage: $28.70
- Total employment: 730 people (6.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

- Median annual wage: $60,020
- Median hourly wage: $28.86
- Total employment: 80 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Computer network support specialists

- Median annual wage: $60,380
- Median hourly wage: $29.03
- Total employment: 160 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $60,630
- Median hourly wage: $29.15
- Total employment: 260 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Physical therapist assistants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $60,700
- Median hourly wage: $29.18
- Total employment: 120 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Civil engineering technologists and technicians (tie)

- Median annual wage: $60,700
- Median hourly wage: $29.18
- Total employment: 30 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Occupational therapy assistants

- Median annual wage: $61,370
- Median hourly wage: $29.50
- Total employment: 60 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Paramedics

- Median annual wage: $61,720
- Median hourly wage: $29.68
- Total employment: 110 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Detectives and criminal investigators

- Median annual wage: $61,900
- Median hourly wage: $29.76
- Total employment: 30 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food service managers

- Median annual wage: $61,960
- Median hourly wage: $29.79
- Total employment: 90 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers

- Median annual wage: $62,560
- Median hourly wage: $30.08
- Total employment: 1,030 people (9.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Police and sheriff's patrol officers

- Median annual wage: $62,820
- Median hourly wage: $30.20
- Total employment: 260 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $63,310
- Median hourly wage: $30.44
- Total employment: 50 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Glaziers

- Median annual wage: $63,350
- Median hourly wage: $30.46
- Total employment: 50 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Radiologic technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $64,260
- Median hourly wage: $30.90
- Total employment: 210 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators

- Median annual wage: $64,410
- Median hourly wage: $30.97
- Total employment: 400 people (3.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Respiratory therapists

- Median annual wage: $66,960
- Median hourly wage: $32.19
- Total employment: 150 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Power plant operators

- Median annual wage: $68,460
- Median hourly wage: $32.92
- Total employment: 30 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Tool and die makers

- Median annual wage: $69,710
- Median hourly wage: $33.52
- Total employment: 40 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers

- Median annual wage: $69,740
- Median hourly wage: $33.53
- Total employment: 60 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

- Median annual wage: $71,050
- Median hourly wage: $34.16
- Total employment: 320 people (3.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers

- Median annual wage: $72,530
- Median hourly wage: $34.87
- Total employment: 250 people (2.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Insurance sales agents

- Median annual wage: $73,480
- Median hourly wage: $35.33
- Total employment: 250 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $74,960
- Median hourly wage: $36.04
- Total employment: 30 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

- Median annual wage: $75,630
- Median hourly wage: $36.36
- Total employment: 60 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

- Median annual wage: $77,230
- Median hourly wage: $37.13
- Total employment: 90 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

- Median annual wage: $78,010
- Median hourly wage: $37.50
- Total employment: 260 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

- Median annual wage: $80,070
- Median hourly wage: $38.50
- Total employment: 80 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Radiation therapists

- Median annual wage: $82,000
- Median hourly wage: $39.42
- Total employment: 60 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

- Median annual wage: $82,300
- Median hourly wage: $39.57
- Total employment: 80 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Diagnostic medical sonographers

- Median annual wage: $85,170
- Median hourly wage: $40.95
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Dental hygienists

- Median annual wage: $88,400
- Median hourly wage: $42.50
- Total employment: 110 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Electrical power-line installers and repairers

- Median annual wage: $98,690
- Median hourly wage: $47.45
- Total employment: 80 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 363 metros.

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