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Firefighters average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$67,280
- Kansas City$59,560
- Jefferson City$48,640
- Springfield$44,880
- St. Joseph$43,330
- Joplin$43,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $67,280 | $68,970 | $47,770 | $53,264 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $59,560 | $60,770 | $46,490 | $47,579 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $48,640 | $47,030 | $43,600 | $39,913 | 88 |
| Springfield | $44,880 | $44,990 | $34,610 | $37,069 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $43,330 | $38,220 | $35,190 | $35,896 | 86 |
| Joplin | $43,180 | $38,850 | $34,110 | $35,783 | 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 33-2011.
- 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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