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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$32,470
- Kansas City$31,230
- Columbia$30,430
- St. Joseph$30,230
- Springfield$30,030
- Cape Girardeau$30,000
- Jefferson City$29,750
- Joplin$29,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $32,470 | $30,860 | $30,250 | $27,356 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $31,230 | $30,170 | $29,850 | $26,431 | 93 |
| Columbia | $30,430 | $29,110 | $28,600 | $26,138 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $30,230 | $29,620 | $28,600 | $25,986 | 86 |
| Springfield | $30,030 | $29,190 | $28,600 | $25,835 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $30,000 | $28,820 | $28,600 | $25,812 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $29,750 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $25,623 | 88 |
| Joplin | $29,640 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $25,540 | 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 35-2011.
- 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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