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Clergy average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$63,380
- St. Louis$62,030
- Kansas City$58,770
- Springfield$53,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $63,380 | $55,280 | $52,670 | $51,064 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $62,030 | $60,290 | $55,920 | $49,423 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $58,770 | $58,850 | $50,400 | $46,989 | 93 |
| Springfield | $53,440 | $52,130 | $43,880 | $43,545 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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 21-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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