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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$58,420
- Kansas City$58,210
- Springfield$53,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $58,420 | $55,700 | $44,950 | $46,728 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $58,210 | $56,830 | $49,750 | $46,571 | 93 |
| Springfield | $53,890 | $51,540 | $41,670 | $43,885 | 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 47-5023.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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