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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$61,850
- St. Louis$59,810
- Springfield$57,920
- St. Joseph$57,090
- Columbia$56,210
- Cape Girardeau$55,150
- Jefferson City$53,920
- Joplin$53,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $61,850 | $60,170 | $50,020 | $49,288 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $59,810 | $58,240 | $48,310 | $47,765 | 95 |
| Springfield | $57,920 | $56,070 | $45,370 | $46,934 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $57,090 | $56,330 | $46,100 | $46,306 | 86 |
| Columbia | $56,210 | $52,820 | $47,250 | $45,640 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $55,150 | $50,200 | $46,420 | $44,838 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $53,920 | $48,860 | $46,850 | $43,908 | 88 |
| Joplin | $53,590 | $47,430 | $46,020 | $43,658 | 86 |
*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 53-3032.
- 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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