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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$59,900
- Kansas City$53,800
- Springfield$52,090
- Jefferson City$46,830
- Columbia$46,660
- St. Joseph$45,020
- Cape Girardeau$42,520
- Joplin$37,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $59,900 | $50,980 | $44,710 | $47,833 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $53,800 | $51,390 | $42,620 | $43,279 | 93 |
| Springfield | $52,090 | $46,940 | $46,160 | $42,523 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $46,830 | $42,620 | $42,620 | $38,544 | 88 |
| Columbia | $46,660 | $42,620 | $42,620 | $38,416 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $45,020 | $42,620 | $42,620 | $37,175 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $42,520 | $41,170 | $39,530 | $35,284 | 86 |
| Joplin | $37,440 | $35,200 | $34,740 | $31,441 | 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 33-3012.
- 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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