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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$144,490
- St. Louis$141,110
- Joplin$123,660
- Springfield$105,030
- Kansas City$99,060
- Jefferson City$86,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $144,490 | $120,590 | $73,520 | $104,171 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $141,110 | $101,730 | $68,700 | $100,609 | 95 |
| Joplin | $123,660 | $103,240 | $63,000 | $90,913 | 86 |
| Springfield | $105,030 | $78,640 | $63,170 | $78,720 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $99,060 | $79,790 | $62,030 | $73,810 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $86,380 | $62,920 | $49,860 | $66,476 | 88 |
*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 25-1011.
- 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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