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Paramedics average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$62,680
- Kansas City$61,660
- Springfield$58,140
- Cape Girardeau$53,440
- Joplin$51,000
- Jefferson City$49,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $62,680 | $63,050 | $49,510 | $49,908 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $61,660 | $59,520 | $50,260 | $49,147 | 93 |
| Springfield | $58,140 | $59,230 | $51,680 | $47,100 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $53,440 | $51,650 | $43,120 | $43,545 | 86 |
| Joplin | $51,000 | $49,480 | $45,050 | $41,699 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $49,580 | $48,080 | $47,560 | $40,625 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis'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 29-2043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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