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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$58,390
- Jefferson City$45,220
- Kansas City$44,430
- St. Joseph$41,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $58,390 | $56,320 | $45,280 | $46,705 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $45,220 | $41,670 | $39,900 | $37,326 | 88 |
| Kansas City | $44,430 | $42,700 | $35,700 | $36,284 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $41,120 | $42,410 | $33,790 | $34,225 | 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 51-9041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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