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Electricians average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Joseph$84,050
- Kansas City$77,660
- St. Louis$75,770
- Joplin$69,290
- Jefferson City$68,550
- Cape Girardeau$66,990
- Columbia$63,320
- Springfield$60,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $84,050 | $97,350 | $58,510 | $64,946 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $77,660 | $76,860 | $52,850 | $59,975 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $75,770 | $77,170 | $54,350 | $58,753 | 95 |
| Joplin | $69,290 | $67,720 | $47,220 | $55,256 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $68,550 | $67,630 | $49,910 | $54,770 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $66,990 | $59,720 | $47,570 | $53,746 | 86 |
| Columbia | $63,320 | $61,500 | $48,000 | $51,019 | 89 |
| Springfield | $60,020 | $56,590 | $46,590 | $48,522 | 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 47-2111.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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