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Tax Preparers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$82,540
- Jefferson City$77,180
- St. Louis$74,870
- Springfield$64,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $82,540 | $78,920 | $48,030 | $63,129 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $77,180 | $75,990 | $50,140 | $60,436 | 88 |
| St. Louis | $74,870 | $69,210 | $35,830 | $58,171 | 95 |
| Springfield | $64,640 | $56,820 | $35,110 | $52,017 | 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.
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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 13-2082.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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