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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$37,000
- Kansas City$36,590
- Columbia$35,160
- St. Joseph$34,770
- Springfield$34,340
- Cape Girardeau$33,700
- Jefferson City$33,440
- Joplin$32,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $37,000 | $36,200 | $31,780 | $30,738 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $36,590 | $36,080 | $30,950 | $30,432 | 93 |
| Columbia | $35,160 | $33,900 | $29,890 | $29,716 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $34,770 | $34,070 | $30,090 | $29,421 | 86 |
| Springfield | $34,340 | $34,450 | $30,310 | $29,096 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $33,700 | $33,880 | $29,930 | $28,611 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $33,440 | $31,840 | $28,770 | $28,415 | 88 |
| Joplin | $32,640 | $31,070 | $28,880 | $27,809 | 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 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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