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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$145,880
- Kansas City$137,930
- St. Louis$125,500
- Springfield$120,390
- Jefferson City$111,920
- Joplin$95,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $145,880 | $117,570 | $97,800 | $105,056 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $137,930 | $110,740 | $81,240 | $98,616 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $125,500 | $104,940 | $82,520 | $90,829 | 95 |
| Springfield | $120,390 | $98,160 | $75,200 | $88,803 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $111,920 | $96,830 | $73,670 | $83,243 | 88 |
| Joplin | $95,990 | $78,180 | $63,110 | $72,785 | 86 |
*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 11-9033.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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