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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$68,800
- St. Louis$68,370
- Jefferson City$63,490
- Springfield$61,390
- Columbia$58,980
- Joplin$58,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $68,800 | $63,520 | $58,700 | $54,247 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $68,370 | $62,430 | $57,020 | $53,969 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $63,490 | $58,420 | $52,040 | $51,148 | 88 |
| Springfield | $61,390 | $60,880 | $48,750 | $49,559 | 89 |
| Columbia | $58,980 | $57,410 | $47,430 | $47,736 | 89 |
| Joplin | $58,130 | $58,690 | $46,350 | $47,093 | 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 17-3011.
- 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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