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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$74,490
- St. Joseph$73,330
- St. Louis$73,160
- Jefferson City$63,200
- Joplin$60,620
- Springfield$59,710
- Cape Girardeau$58,780
- Columbia$55,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $74,490 | $68,050 | $54,050 | $57,925 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $73,330 | $56,480 | $45,940 | $57,908 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $73,160 | $65,170 | $51,770 | $57,065 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $63,200 | $59,570 | $50,780 | $50,928 | 88 |
| Joplin | $60,620 | $52,090 | $41,700 | $48,976 | 86 |
| Springfield | $59,710 | $52,990 | $44,450 | $48,288 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $58,780 | $54,210 | $43,220 | $47,584 | 86 |
| Columbia | $55,040 | $47,700 | $38,490 | $44,755 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City'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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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