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File Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$45,360
- St. Louis$44,660
- Columbia$39,040
- Springfield$36,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $45,360 | $44,740 | $38,110 | $36,979 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $44,660 | $40,850 | $35,100 | $36,456 | 95 |
| Columbia | $39,040 | $40,030 | $33,510 | $32,651 | 89 |
| Springfield | $36,670 | $34,710 | $30,160 | $30,858 | 89 |
*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 43-4071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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