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Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$58,400
- Kansas City$56,190
- St. Louis$56,070
- Joplin$53,550
- Jefferson City$53,270
- Cape Girardeau$53,230
- Springfield$53,050
- St. Joseph$52,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $58,400 | $60,960 | $50,500 | $47,297 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $56,190 | $50,280 | $47,160 | $45,063 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $56,070 | $51,260 | $46,080 | $44,974 | 95 |
| Joplin | $53,550 | $47,000 | $43,190 | $43,628 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $53,270 | $49,540 | $44,590 | $43,416 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $53,230 | $51,090 | $39,460 | $43,386 | 86 |
| Springfield | $53,050 | $47,510 | $47,510 | $43,250 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $52,950 | $49,040 | $44,980 | $43,174 | 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 29-2072.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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