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Insurance Sales Agents average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$89,340
- St. Louis$79,160
- Cape Girardeau$75,530
- Joplin$71,500
- Columbia$70,820
- Jefferson City$67,390
- St. Joseph$64,730
- Springfield$63,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $89,340 | $65,410 | $49,380 | $67,526 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $79,160 | $62,080 | $47,530 | $60,944 | 95 |
| Cape Girardeau | $75,530 | $58,730 | $42,590 | $59,353 | 86 |
| Joplin | $71,500 | $50,400 | $41,960 | $56,707 | 86 |
| Columbia | $70,820 | $60,890 | $43,420 | $56,261 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $67,390 | $63,250 | $43,710 | $54,009 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $64,730 | $60,680 | $42,280 | $52,086 | 86 |
| Springfield | $63,230 | $45,160 | $37,310 | $50,951 | 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 41-3021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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