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Writers and Authors average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$71,980
- Columbia$67,820
- St. Louis$67,100
- Springfield$60,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $71,980 | $67,230 | $56,800 | $56,302 | 93 |
| Columbia | $67,820 | $63,030 | $52,000 | $54,291 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $67,100 | $57,390 | $49,890 | $53,147 | 95 |
| Springfield | $60,370 | $51,260 | $45,200 | $48,787 | 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 27-3043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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