Advertisement
Surveyors average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$77,040
- St. Louis$73,390
- Joplin$72,760
- Springfield$69,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $77,040 | $73,780 | $57,830 | $59,574 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $73,390 | $65,560 | $52,120 | $57,214 | 95 |
| Joplin | $72,760 | $65,340 | $48,760 | $57,534 | 86 |
| Springfield | $69,800 | $64,910 | $56,680 | $55,591 | 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.
Surveyors salary in other states
More about pay in Missouri
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 17-1022.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.