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Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$124,430
- Kansas City$118,070
- Springfield$113,400
- Joplin$103,370
- Jefferson City$97,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $124,430 | $123,960 | $93,550 | $90,159 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $118,070 | $110,740 | $88,990 | $86,100 | 93 |
| Springfield | $113,400 | $110,610 | $85,650 | $84,214 | 89 |
| Joplin | $103,370 | $102,630 | $82,980 | $77,630 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $97,670 | $92,550 | $66,690 | $73,888 | 88 |
*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 17-2071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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