salary$73,070 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, MO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,690per year
Jobs in the area930people work this job
Can a accountant afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $1,357 a month takes 22.3% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Columbia, MO?
The median pay for a accountant in the Columbia, MO area is $73,070 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $48,820 and $107,690.
Can a accountant afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,357 a month takes 22.3% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, MO metro area.