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Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Missouri
- Cape Girardeau$35,300
- St. Louis$34,650
- Kansas City$34,560
- Springfield$32,950
- St. Joseph$29,750
- Joplin$29,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $35,300 | $34,970 | $31,720 | $29,822 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $34,650 | $33,900 | $31,200 | $28,984 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $34,560 | $33,760 | $29,500 | $28,916 | 93 |
| Springfield | $32,950 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $28,044 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $29,750 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $25,623 | 86 |
| Joplin | $29,510 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $25,442 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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 43-4121.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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