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Bakers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$37,220
- St. Louis$37,110
- Jefferson City$36,580
- St. Joseph$36,510
- Springfield$34,790
- Cape Girardeau$34,460
- Columbia$33,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $37,220 | $35,650 | $31,510 | $30,902 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $37,110 | $35,830 | $32,800 | $30,820 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $36,580 | $34,370 | $31,570 | $30,790 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $36,510 | $34,540 | $30,820 | $30,737 | 86 |
| Springfield | $34,790 | $34,850 | $29,850 | $29,436 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $34,460 | $29,950 | $29,240 | $29,186 | 86 |
| Columbia | $33,870 | $31,690 | $30,100 | $28,740 | 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.
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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 51-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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