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Bartenders average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$38,700
- Kansas City$38,450
- St. Joseph$36,850
- Springfield$35,810
- Joplin$35,190
- Cape Girardeau$35,010
- Jefferson City$34,960
- Columbia$34,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $38,700 | $31,200 | $29,120 | $32,007 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $38,450 | $30,300 | $28,600 | $31,820 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $36,850 | $29,000 | $28,600 | $30,994 | 86 |
| Springfield | $35,810 | $29,120 | $28,600 | $30,208 | 89 |
| Joplin | $35,190 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $29,739 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $35,010 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $29,602 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $34,960 | $28,630 | $28,600 | $29,565 | 88 |
| Columbia | $34,890 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $29,512 | 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 35-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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