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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$79,410
- St. Louis$77,170
- St. Joseph$70,430
- Columbia$69,880
- Jefferson City$68,290
- Springfield$68,010
- Joplin$65,210
- Cape Girardeau$64,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $79,410 | $75,190 | $58,710 | $61,106 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $77,170 | $71,670 | $54,770 | $59,658 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $70,430 | $64,200 | $49,720 | $56,005 | 86 |
| Columbia | $69,880 | $63,360 | $50,140 | $55,644 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $68,290 | $62,420 | $51,710 | $54,600 | 88 |
| Springfield | $68,010 | $63,140 | $49,050 | $54,416 | 89 |
| Joplin | $65,210 | $61,240 | $46,790 | $52,449 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $64,470 | $60,660 | $48,880 | $51,889 | 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 13-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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