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Receptionists and Information Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$38,440
- St. Louis$38,080
- Cape Girardeau$35,820
- Springfield$35,640
- St. Joseph$35,570
- Jefferson City$35,160
- Columbia$34,890
- Joplin$34,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $38,440 | $37,210 | $34,160 | $31,813 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $38,080 | $36,470 | $33,640 | $31,544 | 95 |
| Cape Girardeau | $35,820 | $34,750 | $31,130 | $30,215 | 86 |
| Springfield | $35,640 | $34,590 | $31,060 | $30,079 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $35,570 | $35,190 | $30,270 | $30,026 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $35,160 | $34,510 | $30,370 | $29,716 | 88 |
| Columbia | $34,890 | $34,020 | $30,130 | $29,512 | 89 |
| Joplin | $34,560 | $34,350 | $29,840 | $29,262 | 86 |
*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 43-4171.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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