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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$106,710
- Columbia$105,310
- Kansas City$103,850
- Springfield$96,220
- Jefferson City$88,750
- Joplin$70,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $106,710 | $103,880 | $79,900 | $78,755 | 95 |
| Columbia | $105,310 | $104,760 | $86,880 | $78,903 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $103,850 | $93,330 | $76,980 | $76,906 | 93 |
| Springfield | $96,220 | $95,300 | $61,740 | $72,936 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $88,750 | $81,000 | $73,260 | $68,032 | 88 |
| Joplin | $70,430 | $73,540 | $56,380 | $56,005 | 86 |
*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 17-2199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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