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Managers, All Other average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$142,640
- St. Louis$138,550
- St. Joseph$133,990
- Columbia$124,680
- Springfield$116,730
- Joplin$111,020
- Jefferson City$102,740
- Cape Girardeau$102,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $142,640 | $136,530 | $103,070 | $101,567 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $138,550 | $130,590 | $96,050 | $99,005 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $133,990 | $125,750 | $88,310 | $97,488 | 86 |
| Columbia | $124,680 | $123,150 | $88,610 | $91,562 | 89 |
| Springfield | $116,730 | $107,550 | $77,320 | $86,401 | 89 |
| Joplin | $111,020 | $101,980 | $78,640 | $82,652 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $102,740 | $93,100 | $73,700 | $77,216 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $102,420 | $98,220 | $73,260 | $77,006 | 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 11-9199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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