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Construction Laborers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$66,690
- Jefferson City$61,690
- Columbia$60,220
- Cape Girardeau$58,230
- St. Joseph$57,600
- Kansas City$56,460
- Springfield$54,130
- Joplin$52,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $66,690 | $64,500 | $47,840 | $52,882 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $61,690 | $58,220 | $45,330 | $49,786 | 88 |
| Columbia | $60,220 | $56,810 | $45,020 | $48,674 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $58,230 | $58,140 | $44,720 | $47,168 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $57,600 | $51,760 | $44,780 | $46,692 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $56,460 | $50,500 | $43,910 | $45,265 | 93 |
| Springfield | $54,130 | $47,830 | $40,060 | $44,067 | 89 |
| Joplin | $52,150 | $49,880 | $39,560 | $42,569 | 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 47-2061.
- 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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