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Buyers and Purchasing Agents average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$79,320
- Kansas City$78,090
- St. Joseph$70,540
- Columbia$68,510
- Springfield$67,170
- Joplin$67,110
- Jefferson City$63,580
- Cape Girardeau$60,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $79,320 | $73,280 | $60,390 | $61,048 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $78,090 | $74,740 | $59,120 | $60,253 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $70,540 | $66,990 | $55,420 | $56,077 | 86 |
| Columbia | $68,510 | $58,260 | $43,550 | $54,744 | 89 |
| Springfield | $67,170 | $62,270 | $50,270 | $53,864 | 89 |
| Joplin | $67,110 | $62,760 | $49,310 | $53,825 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $63,580 | $61,260 | $48,960 | $51,216 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $60,610 | $57,790 | $50,980 | $48,969 | 86 |
*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 13-1020.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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