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Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Missouri
- Jefferson City$52,300
- Cape Girardeau$52,010
- St. Louis$50,000
- Joplin$48,700
- Kansas City$47,540
- Columbia$45,940
- Springfield$45,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | $52,300 | $49,610 | $41,580 | $42,682 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $52,010 | $48,610 | $39,070 | $42,463 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $50,000 | $47,710 | $39,770 | $40,442 | 95 |
| Joplin | $48,700 | $46,660 | $36,240 | $39,959 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $47,540 | $46,560 | $38,340 | $38,606 | 93 |
| Columbia | $45,940 | $45,170 | $37,120 | $37,871 | 89 |
| Springfield | $45,180 | $44,410 | $38,230 | $37,296 | 89 |
*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 51-5112.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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