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Postal Service Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$60,720
- Kansas City$60,570
- Columbia$59,100
- Joplin$58,890
- Springfield$58,410
- Jefferson City$56,950
- St. Joseph$56,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $60,720 | $61,050 | $55,350 | $48,445 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $60,570 | $60,530 | $55,350 | $48,333 | 93 |
| Columbia | $59,100 | $59,490 | $42,600 | $47,826 | 89 |
| Joplin | $58,890 | $60,250 | $42,600 | $47,668 | 86 |
| Springfield | $58,410 | $60,250 | $42,600 | $47,304 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $56,950 | $58,470 | $42,600 | $46,200 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $56,830 | $57,090 | $42,600 | $46,109 | 86 |
*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 43-5051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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