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Counter and Rental Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$48,590
- St. Joseph$44,630
- Cape Girardeau$44,020
- St. Louis$43,960
- Joplin$42,640
- Springfield$42,520
- Columbia$40,420
- Jefferson City$39,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $48,590 | $40,190 | $35,800 | $39,390 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $44,630 | $38,000 | $34,710 | $36,880 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $44,020 | $38,870 | $34,960 | $36,418 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $43,960 | $38,290 | $34,540 | $35,933 | 95 |
| Joplin | $42,640 | $36,390 | $32,280 | $35,374 | 86 |
| Springfield | $42,520 | $37,430 | $32,250 | $35,284 | 89 |
| Columbia | $40,420 | $35,240 | $29,800 | $33,695 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $39,320 | $36,130 | $29,970 | $32,863 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City'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 41-2021.
- 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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