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Emergency Management Directors average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$103,710
- St. Louis$101,810
- Jefferson City$81,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $103,710 | $93,260 | $71,750 | $76,816 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $101,810 | $83,390 | $72,650 | $75,587 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $81,860 | $70,750 | $64,430 | $63,508 | 88 |
*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 11-9161.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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