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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$108,190
- St. Louis$100,570
- Columbia$97,400
- Springfield$82,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $108,190 | $99,920 | $80,200 | $79,712 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $100,570 | $98,800 | $77,810 | $74,786 | 95 |
| Columbia | $97,400 | $82,430 | $75,650 | $73,710 | 89 |
| Springfield | $82,910 | $77,360 | $58,960 | $64,198 | 89 |
*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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
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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 17-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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