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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$53,400
- Kansas City$52,410
- Columbia$51,540
- St. Joseph$49,180
- Cape Girardeau$48,790
- Springfield$46,910
- Jefferson City$46,390
- Joplin$46,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $53,400 | $49,970 | $45,360 | $42,980 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $52,410 | $50,940 | $45,570 | $42,241 | 93 |
| Columbia | $51,540 | $48,920 | $43,180 | $42,107 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $49,180 | $46,730 | $40,200 | $40,322 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $48,790 | $45,810 | $38,100 | $40,027 | 86 |
| Springfield | $46,910 | $45,330 | $39,250 | $38,605 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $46,390 | $45,180 | $38,850 | $38,211 | 88 |
| Joplin | $46,060 | $45,180 | $38,040 | $37,962 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis'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 43-3031.
- 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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