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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Joseph$68,630
- St. Louis$63,230
- Kansas City$62,220
- Joplin$61,670
- Jefferson City$57,840
- Springfield$56,280
- Cape Girardeau$55,010
- Columbia$54,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $68,630 | $59,390 | $49,210 | $54,823 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $63,230 | $60,690 | $47,030 | $50,319 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $62,220 | $60,580 | $50,460 | $49,565 | 93 |
| Joplin | $61,670 | $54,720 | $42,630 | $49,771 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $57,840 | $56,400 | $47,800 | $46,873 | 88 |
| Springfield | $56,280 | $50,280 | $46,460 | $45,693 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $55,010 | $55,520 | $36,200 | $44,732 | 86 |
| Columbia | $54,420 | $51,780 | $39,180 | $44,286 | 89 |
*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 49-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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