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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Missouri
- Jefferson City$92,700
- St. Louis$88,310
- Kansas City$87,740
- Cape Girardeau$86,160
- Columbia$85,120
- St. Joseph$82,040
- Springfield$81,080
- Joplin$76,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | $92,700 | $85,010 | $73,340 | $70,625 | 88 |
| St. Louis | $88,310 | $83,180 | $77,410 | $66,860 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $87,740 | $83,040 | $77,910 | $66,491 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $86,160 | $82,640 | $67,790 | $66,331 | 86 |
| Columbia | $85,120 | $84,330 | $68,930 | $65,649 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $82,040 | $77,240 | $74,620 | $63,627 | 86 |
| Springfield | $81,080 | $79,370 | $74,410 | $62,996 | 89 |
| Joplin | $76,820 | $74,930 | $64,490 | $60,200 | 86 |
*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 29-1141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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