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Art Directors average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$114,080
- Kansas City$96,100
- Columbia$93,750
- Springfield$83,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $114,080 | $101,480 | $83,680 | $83,520 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $96,100 | $88,610 | $57,990 | $71,896 | 93 |
| Columbia | $93,750 | $80,060 | $70,300 | $71,314 | 89 |
| Springfield | $83,310 | $70,690 | $56,010 | $64,460 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis'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 27-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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