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Photographers average salary by city in Missouri
- Springfield$51,240
- Kansas City$50,980
- St. Louis$48,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $51,240 | $52,510 | $39,110 | $41,880 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $50,980 | $43,750 | $34,420 | $41,174 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $48,830 | $39,170 | $34,380 | $39,569 | 95 |
*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 27-4021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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