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# Jefferson City, MO Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies

**State:** [Missouri Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/missouri?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 521
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 849
- Median salary: $48K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $39K – $70K
- Remote share: 6.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 849 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Jefferson City, MO runs 32% below the United States median ($48K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Jefferson City, MO: Hospitals and Health Care (28% of all postings), followed by Retail and Oil and Gas.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Jefferson City, MO

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 238 | $54K |
| Retail | 108 | — |
| Oil & Gas | 49 | — |
| Restaurants | 39 | — |
| IT Services & Consulting | 33 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Jefferson City, MO

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 51 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 50 | — |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 34 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Jefferson City, MO

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [SSM Health Jobs & Careers — Catholic Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ssm-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 69 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 36 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 30 employers filed 62 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Jefferson City, MO

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services | 8 | — |
| Wipro | 13 | — |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | 7 | — |
| State of Missouri | 7 | — |
| Central Bank | 4 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is government the dominant employer in Jefferson City, MO?

Government is a defining part of the Jefferson City market because state agencies, legislative support, and related professional services create a large employment base. Healthcare, education, and finance also matter, which keeps the city from depending on public hiring alone.
### What salary range should I expect in Jefferson City?

Pay varies widely by role, but public-sector professional jobs, healthcare positions, and specialized finance or legal roles often sit above basic clerical or service work. The salary section on this page gives a better live benchmark than a single citywide average.
### What commute pattern is common for Jefferson City workers?

Commuting from surrounding mid-Missouri communities is common because the capital's government and healthcare employers draw from a broader regional labor pool. That can widen your search radius without forcing you to move all the way into another metro.
### How can I expand my search beyond Jefferson City, MO?

Columbia is the closest major comparison point, and the <a href="/locations/missouri">Missouri jobs page</a> lets you scan other cities across the state. That is useful if you want to compare government-heavy hiring with university or private-sector markets.
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