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Carpenters average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$71,600
- Kansas City$67,500
- Cape Girardeau$65,450
- St. Joseph$63,710
- Jefferson City$59,640
- Columbia$57,900
- Springfield$57,140
- Joplin$54,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $71,600 | $70,990 | $52,660 | $56,057 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $67,500 | $61,810 | $50,190 | $53,406 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $65,450 | $63,740 | $48,640 | $52,630 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $63,710 | $60,150 | $46,560 | $51,314 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $59,640 | $57,030 | $46,500 | $48,235 | 88 |
| Columbia | $57,900 | $56,160 | $45,660 | $46,919 | 89 |
| Springfield | $57,140 | $52,000 | $45,530 | $46,344 | 89 |
| Joplin | $54,890 | $48,540 | $40,280 | $44,642 | 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 47-2031.
- 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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