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Security Guards average salary by city in Missouri
- Springfield$48,360
- Jefferson City$48,100
- Kansas City$45,690
- St. Louis$45,040
- Joplin$40,070
- St. Joseph$40,070
- Columbia$39,220
- Cape Girardeau$38,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $48,360 | $39,010 | $34,670 | $39,702 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $48,100 | $44,430 | $35,810 | $39,505 | 88 |
| Kansas City | $45,690 | $41,810 | $36,300 | $37,225 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $45,040 | $42,600 | $36,450 | $36,740 | 95 |
| Joplin | $40,070 | $37,830 | $30,990 | $33,430 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $40,070 | $39,180 | $33,750 | $33,430 | 86 |
| Columbia | $39,220 | $36,950 | $32,460 | $32,787 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $38,030 | $36,630 | $30,230 | $31,887 | 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 33-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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