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Bill and Account Collectors average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$51,360
- St. Louis$48,360
- Springfield$46,310
- Columbia$44,960
- Cape Girardeau$40,100
- Jefferson City$39,330
- St. Joseph$38,260
- Joplin$37,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $51,360 | $46,750 | $37,260 | $41,458 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $48,360 | $48,310 | $37,920 | $39,218 | 95 |
| Springfield | $46,310 | $43,190 | $38,580 | $38,151 | 89 |
| Columbia | $44,960 | $46,470 | $35,410 | $37,130 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $40,100 | $39,490 | $31,600 | $33,453 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $39,330 | $35,520 | $29,400 | $32,870 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $38,260 | $35,950 | $28,660 | $32,061 | 86 |
| Joplin | $37,060 | $34,550 | $28,910 | $31,153 | 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 43-3011.
- 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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