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Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$93,780
- St. Louis$79,070
- Columbia$64,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $93,780 | $85,380 | $63,310 | $70,396 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $79,070 | $63,650 | $52,530 | $60,886 | 95 |
| Columbia | $64,880 | $62,830 | $51,750 | $52,199 | 89 |
*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 15-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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