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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$43,120
- St. Louis$43,060
- St. Joseph$42,100
- Jefferson City$40,390
- Joplin$40,130
- Springfield$39,570
- Cape Girardeau$38,770
- Columbia$37,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $43,120 | $42,030 | $33,120 | $35,306 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $43,060 | $42,660 | $33,340 | $35,262 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $42,100 | $39,400 | $32,210 | $34,966 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $40,390 | $37,920 | $30,050 | $33,672 | 88 |
| Joplin | $40,130 | $40,470 | $29,190 | $33,476 | 86 |
| Springfield | $39,570 | $38,800 | $30,370 | $33,052 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $38,770 | $35,110 | $29,730 | $32,447 | 86 |
| Columbia | $37,370 | $34,170 | $29,930 | $31,388 | 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 51-3021.
- 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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