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Accountants and Auditors average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$88,340
- St. Louis$86,560
- Springfield$79,060
- Joplin$78,310
- Columbia$76,030
- St. Joseph$74,900
- Jefferson City$71,860
- Cape Girardeau$71,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $88,340 | $80,040 | $63,910 | $66,879 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $86,560 | $78,880 | $62,470 | $65,728 | 95 |
| Springfield | $79,060 | $73,020 | $57,630 | $61,670 | 89 |
| Joplin | $78,310 | $72,560 | $56,960 | $61,178 | 86 |
| Columbia | $76,030 | $73,070 | $59,080 | $59,681 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $74,900 | $67,480 | $58,330 | $58,939 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $71,860 | $64,040 | $54,050 | $56,943 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $71,320 | $64,010 | $50,660 | $56,589 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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