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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$34,490
- Kansas City$32,900
- St. Joseph$32,390
- Springfield$32,350
- Columbia$31,970
- Cape Girardeau$31,350
- Jefferson City$30,840
- Joplin$30,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $34,490 | $33,320 | $30,360 | $28,864 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $32,900 | $31,770 | $29,130 | $27,677 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $32,390 | $29,130 | $28,600 | $27,620 | 86 |
| Springfield | $32,350 | $29,610 | $28,750 | $27,590 | 89 |
| Columbia | $31,970 | $29,070 | $28,600 | $27,303 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $31,350 | $29,210 | $28,600 | $26,834 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $30,840 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $26,448 | 88 |
| Joplin | $30,780 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $26,402 | 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 39-9011.
- 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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