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Physicians, All Other average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$298,810
- Springfield$288,620
- Joplin$284,090
- St. Louis$258,350
- St. Joseph$234,050
- Jefferson City$231,970
- Kansas City$206,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $298,810 | $312,080 | $250,100 | $201,324 | 89 |
| Springfield | $288,620 | $300,000 | $150,900 | $195,419 | 89 |
| Joplin | $284,090 | $324,090 | $118,080 | $192,794 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $258,350 | $246,440 | $83,390 | $174,875 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $234,050 | $217,670 | $101,610 | $162,648 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $231,970 | $220,460 | $109,580 | $161,380 | 88 |
| Kansas City | $206,360 | $126,260 | $69,610 | $142,786 | 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 29-1229.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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