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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$56,520
- St. Louis$52,130
- Columbia$45,280
- Jefferson City$43,930
- St. Joseph$43,330
- Springfield$42,130
- Joplin$41,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $56,520 | $58,090 | $43,700 | $45,310 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $52,130 | $45,970 | $38,900 | $42,032 | 95 |
| Columbia | $45,280 | $42,240 | $38,900 | $37,372 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $43,930 | $42,240 | $38,900 | $36,350 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $43,330 | $40,280 | $38,900 | $35,896 | 86 |
| Springfield | $42,130 | $38,900 | $38,900 | $34,989 | 89 |
| Joplin | $41,380 | $38,900 | $38,900 | $34,421 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City'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 43-4061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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