Job Market / Missouri / Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City, MO Job Market
As of 2026-06-01 (preliminary)
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Labor Force
77,824
Employed
75,325
Unemployed
2,499
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Jefferson City, MO
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $282,050 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $224,100 |
| Physicians, All Other | $220,460 |
| Dentists, General | $208,630 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,470 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,340 |
| Pharmacists | $130,190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,710 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,330 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,890 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.