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Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$65,430
- St. Louis$61,840
- Springfield$60,510
- Joplin$59,370
- Cape Girardeau$51,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $65,430 | $62,250 | $57,490 | $51,961 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $61,840 | $61,790 | $50,810 | $49,281 | 95 |
| Springfield | $60,510 | $61,120 | $51,590 | $48,893 | 89 |
| Joplin | $59,370 | $56,750 | $53,100 | $48,031 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $51,650 | $49,880 | $41,080 | $42,191 | 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 29-2055.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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