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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Joseph$49,580
- St. Louis$47,120
- Jefferson City$46,800
- Springfield$46,610
- Joplin$45,310
- Kansas City$44,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $49,580 | $51,020 | $41,710 | $40,625 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $47,120 | $44,370 | $38,430 | $38,292 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $46,800 | $48,700 | $37,590 | $38,522 | 88 |
| Springfield | $46,610 | $44,170 | $37,290 | $38,378 | 89 |
| Joplin | $45,310 | $47,330 | $37,820 | $37,394 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $44,710 | $44,450 | $38,760 | $36,493 | 93 |
*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 51-4072.
- 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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