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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$78,610
- St. Louis$77,130
- Springfield$63,460
- Jefferson City$63,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $78,610 | $76,340 | $58,470 | $60,589 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $77,130 | $70,830 | $60,380 | $59,632 | 95 |
| Springfield | $63,460 | $64,330 | $48,780 | $51,125 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $63,200 | $60,550 | $51,290 | $50,928 | 88 |
*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 17-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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